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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | As new lockdown looms over Hyderabad, migrants head for Andhra Pradesh

Positive cases stand at 6,25,544 including 2,27,439 active cases, 3,79,892 cured/discharged/migrated and 18213 deaths, as per the latest Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data.
For representational purposes (Photo | PTI)
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On Friday, ICMR DG Balram Bhargava wrote a letter to Bharat Biotech and principal investigators of medical colleges to complete the trial procedure of indigenous COVID-19 vaccine in a fast track method, so that results of clinical trial can be launched by 15th August.

The development came on a day when India's daily highest COVID-19 tally reached a new height as the country reported 20,903 new positive cases in the last 24 hours. It also registered 379 deaths in last 24 hours.

Positive cases stand at 6,25,544 including 2,27,439 active cases, 3,79,892 cured/discharged/migrated and 18213 deaths, as per the latest Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data.

Meanwhile, a potential COVID-19 vaccine indigenously developed by the Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd has got nod from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for human clinical trials, according to a government source.

FIRs against two COVID-19 patients for jumping home quarantine in Himachal Pradesh

Police have registered FIRs against two COVID-19 patients in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district for jumping home-quarantine, officials said on Friday. The duo are from the Bhoranj area of the district and the FIRs were registered under sections 188, 269, 270 and 271 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for jumping home-quarantine guidelines despite being COVID-19-positive, the police said.

63 fresh COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand, count rises to 2,697

Sixty-three more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jharkhand on Friday, taking the state's tally to 2,697, a government bulletin said. There are 681 active cases while 2,001 people have recovered from the disease, including 13 during the day, and 15 patients have died so far, it said.

Karnataka task force recommends booth-level committees to fight COVID-19

Amid the rising coronavirus cases in Bengaluru, the Karnataka COVID Task Force on Friday decided to set up booth-level task force committees across the state including 8,800 in Bengaluru for effective monitoring and surveillance.

Record 1199-case jump in Pune, COVID-19 count now 26,143

Pune district saw the highest jump in a 24-hour period with 1,199 people testing positive for novel coronavirus, taking the COVID-19 count to 26,143, while 16 deaths during this period took the toll to 822, an official said on Friday.

6 more COVID-19 deaths take toll to 84 in Bihar; cases climb to 10,910

Six more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Bihar on Friday, raising the death toll to 84 as 231 fresh cases of the infection pushed the state's tally to 10,910. East Champaran district accounted for two deaths while one fatality each was reported from Kaimur, Nalanda, West Champaran and Patna, the Health department said in a statement.

Record single-day rise of 2,207 COVID-19 cases in Thane on Friday

Thane district on Friday saw a record single-day jump in COVID-19 cases as 2,207 people tested positive, with Kalyan-Dombivali accounting for 564 of them, an official said.

40 new coronavirus cases in Chhattisgarh

The number of COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh increased to 3,065 after 40 more people, including eight Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, tested positive on Friday, a health official said.

Chandigarh's COVID-19 tally reaches 454

Four more people tested positive for coronavirus in Chandigarh on Friday, taking the tally in the city to 454. The new patients are two members of a family in Khudda Lahora area, a 67-year-old woman from Sector 15 and a 63-year-old man from Sector 21, according to a medical bulletin.

Five more die of COVID, 153 fresh cases in Punjab

Five more persons died of coronavirus in Punjab on Friday, taking the death toll to 157 while 153 new cases pushed the tally to 5,937 in the state. Three fatalities were reported in Amritsar and two in Ludhiana, as per the state health department's medical bulletin.

2,520 fresh COVID-19 cases in Delhi take tally to over 94K; death toll rises to 2,923

Delhi recorded 2,520 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the tally in the city to over 94,000, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 2,923, the authorities said. On June 23, the national capital had reported the highest single-day spike till date of 3,947 cases.

Rajasthan reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths, 390 new cases

Rajasthan reported 10 more COVID-19 deaths on Friday, taking their number to 440 as 390 new cases of the infection pushed the tally in the state to 19,052. Three deaths were reported in Dholpur, two in Sirohi and one death each from Bharatpur, Bikaner, Dungarpur and Ajmer.

Karnataka reports biggest single day spike of 1,694 COVID-19 cases, overall tally rises to 19,710

Karnataka on Friday reported its biggest single day spike of 1,694 new COVID-19 cases, taking the taking the total number of infections in the state to 19,710, the Health department said.

1,372 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 73 deaths

With 1,372 new patients coming to light, the tally of coronavirus cases in Mumbai increased to 81,634 on Friday, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) release said. With 73 deaths, death toll in the country's financial capital rose to 4,759, it added.

Bengal's COVID-19 tally crosses 20K-mark with record one-day spike of 669 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in West Bengal crossed the 20,000-mark as the state reported its highest single-day spike of 669 new infections on Friday, according to a bulletin issued by the Health Department.

As new lockdown looms over Hyderabad, migrants head for Andhra Pradesh

With another lockdown looming over Hyderabad, hundreds of people were heading to their native places in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Fearing that they may be stuck in the city if the lockdown was re-imposed, workers and businessmen were returning to be with their near and dear ones. (READ MORE)

Record 687 new corona cases in Gujarat, active cases 7,839

With the highest daily spike of 687 cases, Gujarat's total coronavirus cases shot up to 34,686, even as its total death toll due to the disease climbed up to 1,906 on Friday due to 19 more casualties.

Chief Medical Officer of a Tamil Nadu government hospital succumbs to COVID-19

A 53-year-old government doctor succumbed to COVID-19 at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital on Friday. He is the first government doctor to die due to the viral infection in the State. (READ MORE)

2-year-old among 7 new COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh; tally now at 1,022

Seven more people, including a two-year-old child, tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, bringing the state's tally to 1,022, officials said. Three of the fresh cases were reported from Hamirpur, two from Chamba and one each from Solan and Mandi districts, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) R D Dhiman said.

1,372 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 73 deaths

With 1,372 new patients coming to light, the tally of coronavirus cases in Mumbai increased to 81,634 on Friday, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) release said. With 73 deaths, death toll in the country's financial capital rose to 4,759, it added.

64 more test COVID-19 positive in Uttarakhand, total 3,048

Sixty-four more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand on Friday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 3,048. A state health department bulletin said Dehradun reported 21 cases, Nainital 13, Udham Singh Nagar 12, Almora eight, Bageshwar three, Chamoli, Champawat and Haridwar two each and Pithoragarh one.

Four more COVID-19 deaths in Haryana, 494 fresh cases

Haryana on Friday reported four more COVID-19 deaths, taking the toll to 255 as 494 fresh cases took the total number of infections in the state to 16,003. All the four deaths were reported from Faridabad, taking the number of fatalities in the district to 87, according to the state Health department's daily bulletin.

Ahmedabad registers 204 new coronavirus cases; tally 21,543

Ahmedabad district in Gujarat reported 204 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which pushed its overall tally to 21,543 on Friday, the health department said. Of the total number of fresh cases, 195 were from Ahmedabad city, while nine others from parts of the district, it said in a statement.

Police station sealed after arrested burglar tests positive in Karnataka

The Camp police station in the heart of Belagavi city had to be abruptly sealed and all station personnel including the station's police inspector and constables were put in quarantine after a burglar tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday. (READ MORE)

The daily tally of new COVID-19 cases in Kerala crossed the 200-mark for first time

Maharashtra records 6,364 new coronavirus cases, 198 deaths

The coronavirus case count in Maharashtra rose to 1,92,990 on Friday with addition of 6,364 new patients, a fresh single-day high, the state health department said. Death toll due to the pandemic rose to 8,376 with 198 fatalities being reported. On the other hand, 3,515 patients were discharged from hospitals, taking the number of recovered cases to 1,04, 687, said an official release.

COVID-19 count crosses 34,000-mark in Gujarat, 687 new cases

Gujarat recorded its highest single-day spike of 687 new coronavirus positive cases so far on Friday, due to which the state's overall tally crossed the 34,000-mark, the health department said. This is for the seventh consecutive day that the state has reported 600-plus fresh COVID-19 cases.

Parliamentary panel calls principal scientific advisor to govt to brief it on COVID response

A parliamentary panel has called principal scientific advisor to the government K Vijay Raghavan and some other top officials to brief it on the response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the country's preparedness to deal with a future pandemic. Raghavan is also co-chair of the Empowered Committee for COVID-19 Response, along with NITI Aayog member Vinod Paul.

Active COVID-19 cases cross 1,000-mark in Noida; tally rises to 2,569

Ninety-six more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, pushing the tally of infections to 2,569, the highest for any district in the state, official data on Friday showed. One more death was recorded in the district, taking to 23 the figure of fatalities due to COVID-19 so far, the data issued by the UP Health department for a 24-hour period showed.

J-K's COVID-19 tally crosses 8,000-mark; death toll reaches 119

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir crossed the 8,000-mark on Friday with 170 fresh infections, while the death toll in the Union Territory reached 119 following the demise of four patients, officials said.

SSLC exams conclude in Karnataka amid COVID-19 scare; CM Yediyurappa congratulates students, officials

The Secondary School Leaving Certificate examinations in Karnataka concluded on Friday with an overall average of about 98 per cent attendance amid the coronavirus scare. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa congratulated the lakhs of students who appeared for the crucial exercise braving the coronavirus pandemic situation.

Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali discharged from hospital

Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali, who was undergoing treatment for coronavirus at a hospital was discharged on Friday. Ali tested positive for the virus on June 29 and was admitted to a private hospital in the city, sources said.

Madhya Pradesh​​​​​​​'s COVID-19 count grows to 14,297, death toll reaches 593

The number of COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh touched 14,297 on Friday as 191 people tested coronavirus positive, while the overall death toll reached 593 as four people succumbed to the infection during the day, an official said. While Indore reported two deaths, Bhopal and Harda registered one fatality each, he said.

Only virtual darshan at Baidyanath Temple during Shravani Mela, orders Jharkhand HC

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday denied permission for holding the annual Shravani Mela at the Baidyanath Temple in Deogarh due to the COVID-19 pandemic and directed the state government to facilitate virtual prayers for devotees.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar​​​​​​​ hold meeting over COVID-19, other issues

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP president Sharad Pawar on Friday held a meeting here over the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the state and others issues. The hour-long meeting took place amid reports that some ministers from the NCP and the Congress, constituents of the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) dispensation, being unhappy over the chief minister taking decisions without taking them into confidence.

Maharashtra Coronavirus Updates

Odisha fixes Rs 2,200 for COVID-19 test in private labs

The Odisha government on Friday fixed Rs 2,200 as the price for conducting the RT-PCR test to detect COVID-19 in private labs in the state, as per a notification. (READ MORE)

Assam making all-out efforts to provide best healthcare services to COVID-19 patients: CM Sonowal

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that his government is making all-out efforts, including setting up of COVID-19 hospitals, to ensure best healthcare services for the patients. (READ MORE)

New highest single-day spike as Karnataka's reported 1694 COVID-19 cases

NEET postponed to Sept 13 in view of COVID-19, JEE-Mains to be held from Sept 1-6: HRD Ministry

The HRD Ministry on Friday postponed medical and engineering entrance exams NEET and JEE to September in view of the spike in COVID-19 cases. (READ MORE)

Now, Chennai residents can directly video call city police commissioner amid lockdown

Amidst the lockdown, the Chennai city police has launched a new initiative allowing city residents to directly video call the city police commissioner and convey their grievances. On its launch day on Friday, 34 people contacted the newly appointed police commissioner Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, according to the city police. (READ MORE)

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee tests positive for COVID-19

BJP MP from West Bengal’s Hooghly Locket Chatterjee has tested positive for Covid-19. The MP tweeted, "I have tested positive for Covid-19 this morning, having mild fever and was in self-isolation for the past one week. I will keep everyone posted. All is well." (READ MORE)

Chennai Corporation to add more Siddha Covid Care Centres

The Chennai Corporation is set to add more Siddha COVID Care Centres in the coming weeks, Corporation Commissioner G Prakash announced. Addressing reporters at the Siddha COVID Care centre in Jawahar Engineering College, Commissioner Prakash said discussions with the health department are on and two to three centres will be introduced shortly. (READ MORE)

Lok Sabha Secretariat issues guidelines on holding meetings of parliamentary panels

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Friday issued guidelines on holding meetings of parliamentary standing committees with the physical presence of members in Parliament House with some restrictions, as the government explores the possibility of convening the monsson session in August-end or September amid the coronavirus pandemic.

UP suffers worst single-day spike in infections, cases cross 25000 mark

Uttar Pradesh on Friday suffered the steepest single-day spike in coronavirus infections with 972 people testing positive for it, making the COVID-19 cases cross 25,000-mark in the state, an official said. The state's COVID-19 death count too rose to 749 with 14 more people dying of it in the last 24 hours, he said.

Madras HC to expand virtual hearings from Monday

The Madras High Court will expand its virtual hearings and function with full strength of judges from Monday at both the principal seat here and in Madurai, nearly a month after it limited the benches in the backdrop of some judges testing positive for coronavirus.

Kerala reports highest single day spike of 211 COVID-19 cases, tally nearing 5000 mark

Kerala's COVID-19 tally is galloping towards the 5,000 mark, with the state recording the highest single day spike of 211 cases and recoveries touching 201 on Friday. Of the positive cases, 138 had come from abroad and39 from other states and 27 were infected through contact, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters. (READ MORE)

COVID-19 helpline in Noida receives around 400 calls daily

An estimated 47,600 phone calls have been made so far on the dedicated helpline for queries related to COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said on Friday. On an average, 400 calls are received daily on the helpline number - 1800 419 2211 - at the integrated control room which was launched on April 4, the officials said.

People coming to Punjab from other states to register on COVA app or govt portal

People coming by road to Punjab will have to get registered either on the state government's portal or the COVA app. However, they will be home quarantined, notwithstanding the Centre's revised guidelines replacing home quarantine for domestic travellers with self-monitoring, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was quoted as saying in an official release on Friday.

Pakistan Minister tests positive

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tested positive for coronavirus.

Punjab okays pilot project for rapid antigen testing from next week

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday gave the go-ahead for launching a pilot project for Covid-19 rapid antigen testing from the coming week, as well as e-registration for people entering the state to ensure strict monitoring of those coming from the high-risk NCR region. (READ MORE)

With 211 fresh cases Kerala tally crosses 2000-mark

  • Fresh cases- 211

  • Totalcases- 4964

  • Active cases-2098

    • District wise Tamil Nadu numbers

    ICMR's deadline for Covid-19 vaccine akin to 'military diktat': Experts

    The order issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to 12 hospitals to prepare Covid-19 vaccine by August 15 could be the first instance of a deadline being set for a vaccine launch globally. Several virologists, epidemiologists, and health experts this reporter spoke to compared the letter to a “military diktat.” (READ MORE)

    Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu crossed 1 lakh-mark

  • Fresh positive cases in TN- 4,329

  • Total positive cases in TN- 1,02,721

  • Fresh positive cases in Chennai -2,082

  • Total positive cases in Chennai- 64,689

  • Fresh deaths in TN- 64

  • Total deaths in TN- 1385

    • India to operate nine more flights to evacuate stranded citizens from UAE

    India will operate nine more flights on Friday to evacuate its citizens stranded in the UAE due to the travel restrictions imposed in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Air India Express will operate these flights as part of the Vande Bharat Mission to south Indian cities from Sharjah, according to the Indian Consulate in Dubai. (READ MORE)

    India-China standoff may be one jolt too many for ailing Bengaluru toy industry

    The toy industry in Bengaluru is gasping for breath and is set to suffer irreparable damage unless there is a dramatic turnaround in fortunes soon. With 70 percent of the much sought after modern toys imported from China, shops are surviving on whatever stocks have been imported already. There appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel as of now. (READ MORE)

    India's recover rate at 60.73%

    The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients in India has crossed 60 per cent. It stands at 60.73 per cent today: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    837 fresh cases, eight more deaths in Andhra Pradesh in 24 hours

    Out of the 38,898 samples tested in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours ending 9 a.m on Friday, the highest number of samples tested so far, 837 people tested positive for COVID-19 taking the state’s tally to 16,934.(READ MORE)

    Karnataka gears up for virtual tourism amid COVID, Hampi takes lead

    Missing your favourite destinations in COVID-19 times? Soon, you won't have to move from your armchair as the Karnataka tourism department is all set to present a virtual tour of temples, monuments and even waterfalls. (FIND OUT HOW)

    International flights suspended till July 31

    International Commercial Passenger Service remain suspended till July 31. International flights may be allowed on selected routes, says DGCA

    BJP MP from Bengal Locket Chatterjee tests positive for virus

    "I have tested postive for Covid19 this morning, having mild fever and was in self-isolation for the past one week. I will keep everyone posted. All is well," she wrote on Twitter.

    WATCH | Delhi witnesses significant dip in COVID-19 positivity rate

    Over 35% active cases, 28% deaths in Meerut division

    There are 6,869 active cases in Uttar Pradesh, of which 2,456 (35.75 per cent) are from the Meerut division, according to the state Health Department's data updated till Thursday. The maximum such cases are in Ghaziabad (931) followed by Gautam Buddh Nagar (929), Meerut (272), Bulandshahr (141), Hapur (127) and Baghpat (56), the data showed. (READ MORE)

    TN extends supply of essentials for card holders till July

    Tamil Nadu CM EPS announced on Friday that essential commodities - rice, 1 kg sugar, 1 kg dal and 1 litre of cooking oil will be supplied to family cardholders for the month of July too due to extension of lockdown; token for getting this supply will be issued between July 6 to 9.

    Kejriwal visits family of late Dr Aseem Gupta at their residence

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    Shops with elderly owners, workers to be shut in Latur

    In a bid to protect senior citizens from COVID-19, the administration in Latur district has said shops that have elderly owners or employees will be closed till the lockdown, an official said on Friday. As per the order issued by collector G Shreekant on Thursday, majority of the COVID-19 casualties in the district were of elderly patients.

    Chellanam harbour shut after fisherman's wife tests positive

    The fishing harbour of Chellanam, a suburb of Kochi, was shut on Friday morning after a fisherman's wife tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday night. The woman, who is based in Cherthala in Alappuzha, tested positive after her husband had gone fishing in a boat which left the harbour on June 29.(READ MORE)

    Containment zones rise in Chennai to 158

    Odisha reports biggest spike in cases, tally zooms past 8000-mark

    Odisha reported its biggest single-day spike of 561 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours pushing the total number of cases to zoom past the 8000 mark. Of the 8106 confirmed cases in the State, 5502 persons have recovered so far. (READ MORE)

    News from Uttarakhand

    Uttarakhand Government constitutes a technical committee to provide inputs to the government on COVID19 containment in the state.

    231 more cases in Bihar

    231 more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Bihar today, taking the total case tally to 10914: Bihar Health Department.

    WATCH | Brief Tamil Nadu news bulletin

    837 new cases in Andhra

    Himachal tally crosses 1000

    The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh is now 1016 including 356 active cases, 637 recovered and 8 deaths: State Health Department.

    Update from Uttarakhand

    Uttarakhand Government has sanctioned Rs 11.25 crores to increase COVID19 testing capacity in the state. Out of Rs, 11.25 crores, Rs 3.75 crore each has been approved for Government Medical Colleges Haldwani, Doon and Srinagar.

    Centre on providing necessary help to COVID warriors

  • Since 1st April 2020, Centre distributed over 2.02 crore N95 masks and more than 1.18 crore PPE kits to States/ UTs/ central Institutions, free of cost. Over 6.12 crore HCQ tablets also distributed, along with 11,300 ‘Make in India’ ventilators.

  • Till now, 7.81 lakh PPEs and 12.76 lakh N95 masks have been supplied in Delhi, 11.78 lakh PPEs and 20.64 N95 masks in Maharashtra, and 5.39 lakh PPEs and 9.81 lakh N95 masks in Tamil Nadu by Union Health Ministry.

    • One more tests positive in Meghalaya

    One more returnee who came from Delhi has tested positive for COVID-19 in Tura. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 59 including 15 active cases.

    Marriage amid Tamil Nadu Lockdown

    CBDT's latest statement

    Pursuing Government’s decision to issue pending income tax refunds to help taxpayers during COVID-19, Income Tax Dept issued tax refunds at speed of 76 cases per minute from 8 April to 30 June. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Rs 62,361 crore in refunds in 20.44 lakh cases: CBDT.

    561 new cases in Odisha

    Latest Rajasthan numbers

    SARS-CoV-2 may acquire antiviral drug resistance: Experts' latest warning on coronavirus

    In an article published in the American Chemical Society (ACS), a group of researchers, including from India, emphasised that animals that are a natural reservoir of viruses, including bats, camels, cats, pangolins and pigs, may then be exposed to the river water containing antiviral drugs, inducing antiviral selective pressures and mutations in the virus leading to antiviral drug resistance. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Case lodged against father of deceased COVID-19 suspected groom in Bihar's Paliganj for safety breach

    The complaint was registered against Ambika Chaudhary, who is a government school teacher in Paliganj and among the people who have been tested positive for the virus so far. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Karnataka Education Minister visits SSLC exam centre

    Four new cases in Nagaland

    Four fresh COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Nagaland today, taking the total number of cases to 539 including 342 active cases, 197 recoveries and no deaths so far.

    INTERVIEW | 'COVAXIN' by 2021, If all goes well: Bharat Biotech chairman

    If the clinical trials of Covaxin go well and meet the highest safety and efficacy standards, and if the regulators approve of them, it can be available for mass use by early 2021, Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing director, Bharat Biotech, told Sumi Sukanya Dutta in an interview. (READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE)

    20,903 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

    India reports 379 deaths and highest single-day spike of 20,903 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Positive cases stand at 6,25,544 including 2,27,439 active cases, 3,79,892 cured/discharged/migrated & 18213 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    Goa numbers

    Goa reports 95 new COVID-19 positive cases on Thursday, taking the case tally in the state to 1482 including 744 active cases, 734 recovered and 4 deaths: Goa Health Department.

    245 new cases in Madhya Pradesh

    245 COVID-19 cases, 160 discharged and eight deaths reported in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 14106, including 10815 discharged, 2702 active cases and 589 deaths.

    Haryana tally

    11 deaths and 568 new COVID19 cases reported in Haryana on Thursday. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 15,509 including 11,019 recovered and 4,239 active cases: State Health Department.

    Latest Jharkhand numbers

    60 COVID-19 cases and 57 recoveries reported in Jharkhand on Thursday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 2585, including 582 active cases, 1988 recovered/discharged and 15 deaths: State Health Department.

    Zydus Cadila gets nod for vaccine trials

    Permission for Phase I/II clinical trial for COVID-19 vaccine of Zydus Cadila granted today as a rapid response after recommendation by Subject Expert Committee: Health Ministry official.

    ICMR on COVID-19 Sample testings in last 24 hours

    The total number of samples tested up to July 2 is 92,97,749 of which 2,41,576 samples were tested yesterday.

    Community classes in J&K

    New home isolation rules for Karnataka patients

    Varanasi flower vendors face lockdown woes

    Goa reopens for tourism after three months

    28 ITBP jawans test positive in Himachal

    Rajasthan Police undertakes awareness drive on COVID-19

    37 new cases in Arunachal

    As on second July, 37 new COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in the state. Total number of cases stand at 232 including 160 active cases, 71 recoveries and 1 death: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.

    News from Bihar

    A case of negligence has been registered against the father of the man who passed away two days after his wedding in Paliganj. More than 70 people who had attended the wedding on June 15 tested positive for COVID-19. Investigation is underway.

    ICMR asks Bharat Biotech, medical colleges to complete vaccine trials by August

    ICMR DG Balram Bhargava has written a letter to Bharat Biotech and principal investigators of medical colleges to complete the trial procedure of indigenous COVID-19 vaccine in a fast track method, so that results of clinical trial can be launched by 15th August.

    Update from Beengaluru

    One of the floors of an office of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) located at the TTMC Complex in Shantinagar has been sealed on Thursday afternoon after a staffer tested COVID-positive. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Delhi witnesses significant dip in COVID-19 positivity rate from 23.80 to 11.39 per cent in last 10 days

    Since June 18, tests conducted per day have gone up with the inclusion of both RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests. Simultaneously, the count of new cases registered every day appears to have gone down in comparison to number of tests done. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Four die of COVID-19 in 24 hours in Tiruchy; private hospital deaths not recorded in bulletin

    Four people died in 24 hours in Tiruchy due to COVID-19. While three of the deceased were being treated at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH), the fourth patient was being treated at a private hospital. (READ MORE)

    Doctor, I am sure you will save me: Chennai medicos haunted by last moments of dying COVID-19 patients

    “Doctor, I am sure you will save me.” It has been a few days now, but Dr KV Raja Lakshmi remains haunted by the words uttered by Kiran (name changed) minutes before he succumbed to COVID-19. (READ MORE)

    Breaking chain of coronavirus infection a priority: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday told Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a video conference that breaking the chain of coronavirus infection was a priority for his government. The meeting was held to take stock of the coronavirus situation in the Delhi-National Capital Region.

    1,264 new coronavirus cases in Pune district, 18 deaths

    Pune district reported the highest single-day incease of 1,264 coronavirus cases since previous evening on Thursday, taking the case count to 24,944, a health official said.

    Aurangabad crosses 6,000-mark with 261 fresh cases

    The number of coronavirus cases in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra rose to 6,043 on Thursday with the addition of 261 fresh infections, while eight more patients succumbed to the disease, an official said.

    Mumbai records 1,554 COVID-19 cases; 5903 discharged, 57 die

    Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rose to 80,262 on Thursday with the addition of 1,554 new cases, while 57 fresh deaths took the toll to 4,686, the city civic body said. Notably, while the tally of COVID-19 cases crossed the 80,000-mark, the number of recovered patients topped 50,000.

    Till now, over 34,000 COVID-19 patients needed ICU care, over 9,000 were put on ventilators: Sources

    Of the over 6 lakh COVID-19 cases reported in the country till Thursday, 34,540 patients needed ICU care, 37,505 required oxygen and 9,272 were put on ventilators, health ministry sources said. They said of the 2,26,947 active cases, 2.53 per cent are in ICU (till 6 pm) compared to 2.63 per cent the day before, 0.45 per cent are on ventilator support as against 0.44 per cent as on Wednesday while 3.07 per cent are on oxygen as against 3.13 per cent as on Wednesday.

    Eight deaths, 1,213 new cases of COVID-19 in Telangana

    Telangana continued to witness a spike in COVID-19 cases with 1,213 people testing positive while eight deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the tally to 18,570 and the toll to 275. As many as 998 of the new cases were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) areas, followed by neighbouring Medchal district with 54 cases.

    Nine deaths, 350 fresh virus cases in Rajasthan; total count 18,662

    Rajasthan authorities on Thursday reported nine coronavirus deaths as 350 fresh infections surfaced, taking the numbers to 430 fatalities and 18,662 cases. According to an official report, three deaths were reported from Bharatpur, two each from Jodhpur and Bikaner and one each from Barmer and Bhilwara on Thursday.

    Haryana to increase testing in five worst-hit NCR districts: Dushyant Chautala

    The Haryana government will increase testing, hospital beds and ventilators to tackle coronavirus in five of its NCR districts that have been worst-hit by the pandemic, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said on Thursday.

    Chhattisgarh tally crosses 3,000-mark with 72 new COVID-19 cases

    The number of COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh increased to 3,013 after 72 people, including three CISF personnel, tested positive on Thursday, a health official said. As many as 59 patients were discharged from different hospitals across the state following recovery, he said.

    COVID-19 tally in J-K mounts to 7,849 with 154 new cases; death toll reaches 115

    The total number of COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 7,849 on Thursday with 154 fresh infections, while the death toll reached 115 following the demise of 10 coronavirus patients, officials said.

    Goa records highest single-day spike of 95 COVID-19 cases

    Goa reported its highest single- day spike of 95 COVID-19 cases so far on Thursday, which pushed its overall tally to 1,482, the health department said. As many as 64 patients were discharged during the day, taking the number of recovered persons to 734, it said.

    19 new coronavirus cases in Manipur, tally rises to 1,279

    Manipur reported 19 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the northeast state's COVID-19 tally to 1,279, officials said. The 19 new cases were reported from Churachandpur district 10, two cases each in Kakching, Kamjong and Ukhrul districts and one case each from Imphal West, Kangpokpi and Thoubal districts, they said.

    11 more cops test COVID-19 positive in Nagpur central jail

    Eleven more police personnel, including a woman officer, posted at the Nagpur Central Jail, tested coronavirus positive on Thursday, an official said. With this, the count of COVID-19 cases reported from the jail went up to 64, which includes several inmates, he said.

    UP's COVID-19 tally rises to 24,825 with 769 fresh cases; death toll reaches 735

    The death toll due to COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh reached 735 on Thursday with 17 more fatalities, while the total number of coronavirus cases in the state mounted to 24,825 after 769 fresh infections were reported, an official said.

    2,373 fresh COVID-19 cases in Delhi take tally to over 92,000; death toll mounts to 2,864

    Delhi recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, taking the tally in the city to over 92,000-mark, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 2,864, authorities said. (READ MORE)

    Senior National Conference leader Ali Mohammad Sagar tested positive for COVID-19

    Number of recoveries higher than new COVID-19 cases registered in Delhi

    Layoffs at Cognizant: 18,000 employees benched; Karnataka union to approach govt against IT major

    Cognizant has allegedly asked the employees to resign as they are unable to secure projects. Karnataka State IT employee Union (KITU) spokesperson told The New Indian Express that they have started a drive calling all Cognizant employees to not tender their resignations under management pressure. (READ MORE)

    1,500 teams for door-to-door screening in Noida

    The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration on Thursday launched a 10-day surveillance campaign to strengthen coronavirus screening across Noida and Greater Noida with 1,500 health teams involved in it, officials said.

    COVID-19: Mumbai tally tops 80,000 with 1,554 cases; 57 die

    Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rose to 80,262 on Thursday with the addition of 1,554 new cases, while 57 fresh deaths took the toll to 4,686, the city civic body said. This was the second consecutive day that the number of new COVID-19 cases went past the 1,500-mark in the financial capital of the county.

    11 deaths, 568 new coronavirus cases in Haryana; total count 15,509

    Haryana on Thursday reported 11 more coronavirus deaths as it recorded the highest single-day spike of 568 cases, taking the number of infections to 15,509. Gurgaon reported four coronavirus deaths, Faridabad three, Karnal two while a fatality each took place in Rohtak and Hisar, according to a state Health Department bulletin.

    Ahmedabad registers 211 new coronavirus cases; 7 more die

    With the detection of 211 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the tally in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat rose to 21,339 on Thursday, while seven more patients died due to the infection, the Health Department said.

    23 ITBP jawans among 32 test COVID-19 positive in Himachal

    Thirty-two people, including 23 ITBP jawans, tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, taking the state's tally to 1,012, officials said. Of the 23 ITBP jawans, 17 were found positive in Kinnaur district while six in Shimla district, they said.

    Gujarat's coronavirus case tally nears 34,000, 19 new deaths

    Gujarat on Thursday recorded its highest one-day increase of 681 coronavirus cases, taking the case count to 33,999, the state health department said. This is the sixth straight day when more than 600 new coronavirus patients have come to light in the state.

    COVID-19 claims 16 more lives in Bengal; 649 fresh cases

    The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 699 in West Bengal after 16 more people succumbed to the disease on Thursday, while 649 fresh cases pushed the state's coronavirus tally to 19,819, a health department bulletin said. The number of active COVID-19 cases in the state crossed the 6,000-mark to reach 6,083, it added.

    Karnataka reports biggest single day spike of 1,502 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths

    Karnataka on Thursday recorded a biggest single day spike of 1,502 new COVID-19 cases and 19 related fatalities, taking the infection count to 18,016 and the death toll to 272, the health department said. (READ MORE)

    Dharavi's COVID-19 case count grows by 19 to 2,301

    The number of coronavirus patients in Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum sprawl, increased to 2,301 on Thursday with the addition of 19 cases, a senior official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The civic body, however, has not been disclosing the number of deaths due to the infection from the slum since the last few days without specifying the reason.

    Case against Mumbai hospital for `overcharging' COVID patient

    The BMC has registered an FIR against a super- specialty hospital in suburban Santacruz for allegedly over- charging a coronavirus patient. Officials of K-West ward filed a first information report against Nanavati hospital in the city on Wednesday following a complaint by the patient, said Assistant BMC Commissioner Vishwas Mote.

    Private labs refusal to collect samples onsite not acceptable: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court on Thursday said it was "not acceptable" that private labs should stop onsite collection of samples or tests at such a "critical juncture" when COVID-19 numbers were "shooting up phenomenally" on a daily basis.

    Land earmarked in Bengaluru outskirts for excuslive burial ground for COVID-19 victims

    Over 35 acres of land in nine villages on the outskirts of the city have been earmarked for burial or cremation of bodies of COVID-19 victims in the backdrop of safety concerns raised over funerals held in burial grounds located amidst residential areas.

    Bombay ​​​​​​​HC asks jails to follow ICMR, other rules to contain virus

    Saying that prisoners retain basic human rights despite incarceration, the Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to follow the guidelines of ICMR and other agencies to safeguard them from coronavirus.

    Andhra Coronavirus Updates

    COVID-19 patients expose shoddy facilities at Tumakuru hospital in viral video

    A section of patients at the designated COVID-19 district hospital here exposed the lack of basic facilities in the ward in a video which went viral. A young businessman from Pavagada who gave his sample during random sampling and tested positive three days ago has been leading the campaign along with other patients. (READ MORE)

    Coimbatore district administration arranged around 400 beds

    8018 COVID 19 patients got cured & discharged in a single day

    Private hospitals to pay Rs 25,000 for receiving plasma from Delhi Government's newly opened Plasma Bank

    Andhra Man admitted to COVID-19 hospital goes missing, CCTV footage doesn't show him coming out

    Mystery shrouds the disappearance of a 63-year-old man from the designated COVID hospital -- New Government General Hospital -- in Vijayawada after he was admitted there on June 24. (READ MORE)

    1502 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths in Karnataka

    Odisha to start plasma therapy to treat COVID-19 patients

    The Odisha government on Thursday decided to start plasma therapy for treatment of critically-ill COVID-19 patients in the state, official sources said. According to the sources, the decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the state's Health and Family Welfare Minister N K Das, who asked the department officials to constitute a technical team to prepare a line of treatment for critically-ill COVID-19 patients through plasma therapy.

    Swab tests, quarantine stay no longer free for Arunachal returnees

    Returnees to Arunachal Pradesh now have to pay for swab tests to check if someone currently has COVID-19, and services availed at quarantine facilities, Health & Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang said on Thursday.

    Not feasible to convert rail coaches into ICUs: Railways to Bombay High Court

    The Ministry of Railways on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it would not be feasible to convert railway coaches into intensive care units for COVID-19 patients, as the same would require extensive structural changes.

    COVID-19 takes shine off diamond city; Surat now next hotspot

    With over 5,000cases of coronavirus registered till now and a gradual increase in daily infections since the last two weeks, Surat city is emerging as the next COVID-19 hotspot in Gujarat after Ahmedabad.

    Streamlining allotment of beds for the virus-hit on: Karnataka Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar

    Work is on to streamline the process of allocating beds for COVID-19 patients and a new set of guidelines should be ready by Friday, Karnataka Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar has said. He held a meeting on Thursday with senior officials to review the coronavirus situation in the state.

    No community transmission in TN: State Health Minister

    I would like to answer the opposition leader MK Stalin's question. There is no community transmission in the state, if it happens it will be announced by the Indian Council of Medical Research: C Vijayabaskar, Tamil Nadu Health Minister  

    Tamil Nadu records over 4000 cases in a single day

    Kerala reports 160 new cases

    Elections Commission of India notification

    Ministry of Law & Justice issues notification for Conduct of Elections (Amendment) Rules 2020 - for extending postal ballot facility for electors above the age of 65 years & COVID-19 patients under home/institutional quarantine: Election Commission of India 

    Pharma major acquires permission for antiviral drug

    Pharma major Mylan gets permission to manufacture, market anti-viral drug remdesivir for 'restricted emergency use' on hospitalised COVID-19 patients, say Official sources 

    AICTE academic calendar

    Karnataka health dept allows MBBC doctors on contractual basis

    Karnataka Health Dept permits District Health Depts to appoint doctors with MBBS, on a contractual basis with permission of concerned District Health Officers & Commissioners. State Health Dept also increases the salary of contractual doctors from Rs 45000 to Rs 60000 per month. 

    Fine collected for not wearing masks

    Recovery rate improves 59.52%: Govt

  • During the last 24 hours, a total of 11,881 COVID-19 patients have been cured, taking the cumulative figure to 3,59,859. This further takes the recovery rate to 59.52%. Presently, there are 2,26,947 active cases and all are under medical supervision.

  • The top 15 states in terms of recovery rate are Chandigarh, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Bihar, Mizoram, MP, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat, Haryana, Ladakh and Uttar Pradesh.

  • The top 15 States in terms of absolute numbers of COVID-19 recovered cases are Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, MP, Haryana, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Odisha.

    • Recovery rate improves to 59.52%

    During the last 24 hours, a total of 11,881 COVID-19 patients have been cured, taking the cumulative figure to 3,59,859. This further takes the recovery rate to 59.52%.
    Presently, there are 2,26,947 active cases and all are under medical supervision.

    The top 15 states in terms of recovery rate are Chandigarh, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Bihar, Mizoram, MP, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat, Haryana, Ladakh and Uttar Pradesh.

    he top 15 States in terms of absolute numbers of COVID-19 recovered cases are Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, MP, Haryana, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Odisha. 

    Delhi's plasma bank

    Bodies of suspected COVID-19 patients be handed over without awaiting test result: Health Ministry

    The Union Health Ministry has asked all states and UTs to hand over bodies of suspected COVID-19 cases to their relatives without waiting for laboratory confirmation of the infection but said the mortal remains should be disposed of as per government guidelines. A letter on the matter was sent to all states and UTs on Wednesday in the wake of issues raised regarding death of suspected COVID-19 patients and bodies not being handed over to relatives pending confirmation of test report by hospitals. 

    India crosses 9 million-mark in conducting COVID-19 tests and other updates

  • The total number of people being tested for #COVID19 tests in the country will soon touch one crore. This has been possible due to removal of all bottlenecks by GoI. Various steps taken by Central Government have paved the way for enhanced testing for COVID-19.

  • Through a significant step announced by the Central Government, #COVID19 testing can now be done on the prescription of any registered practitioner, and not exclusively a Government doctor.

  • Till now, 90,56,173 tests conducted through a diagnostic testing network. There are now 1065 testing labs in the country-768 in public sector & 297 pvt labs. Yesterday, as many as 2,29,588 people got tested for COVID-19.

    • Puducherry CM reviews preparations to tackle COVID-19 in Karaikal

    Odisha govt restricts entry of visitors to State Secretariat to prevent spread

    Additional Secretary of the home department Saroj Kumar Mishra has urged all departments to keep in abeyance all passes issued to visitors for their respective offices in Lok Seva Bhawan, Kharavel Bhawan, Krushi Bhawan and Rajib Bhawan till the end of this month. Any request for entry of outsiders and pass holders will only be entertained on the request from the office of the Secretaries of department concerned to the Special Secretary of the home department.

    India needs Rs 50-60 lakh crore foreign investments to bolster coronavirus-hit economy: Gadkari

    Emphasising that at this juncture Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the need of the hour, the senior minister said such funds would benefit the country as there is a need for pumping in liquidity into the market. Economic activities have been significantly disrupted in the wake of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that were in place to curb spreading of infections. 

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Hyderabad locals wait to get tested for COVID-19

    CA exams difficult to conduct, ICAI tells SC

    The Institute of Chattered Accountants of India (ICAI) today told Supreme Court that there may be difficulties in conducting the Chartered Accountants (CA) examinations, as there is a spike in COVID19 cases in India. The Court fixed the matter for further hearing to July 10  

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Ahmedabad University gives option for students to study online even if campus reopens

    This decision comes as the University puts in place stringent plans and operating procedures to ensure student safety during the new academic year. The date to reach the campus during the Monsoon Semester is uncertain and the University will ask students to report to the campus only when it is safe for them to do so. 

    Andhra records five deaths due to COVID, 845 new cases

    FULL REPORT HERE

    NTA and other experts to recommend on JEE and NEET entrance exams

    Centre on conducting JEE, NEET

    Looking at prevailing circumstances and requests received from students and parents appearing for JEE and NEET exams, committee consisting of National Testing Agency&other experts has been advised to review situation and submit its recommendations to Ministry latest by tomorrow: Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.

    Maharashtra Health Minister on community transmission of virus in the Western state

  • Both the medicines, Remdesivir & Favipiravir will be available in all the districts in cominng two days and we are ensuring that it is not available for rich and influential people only. It will be available for all.

  • Plasma therapy is still a very effective way of treatment, nine out of ten patients are getting better through this treatment. Total 93,000 patients have recovered till now.

  • Most of the cases which are coming positive are of the people who are either under institutional quarantine, home quarantine or with some contact history. So, there's no community spread in the state as of now.

    • New testing guidelines in Kerala

    WATCH | Brief Tamil Nadu news bulletin

    Delhi's first plasma bank becomes operational

  • Delhi's first plasma bank to help treat novel coronavirus started functioning on Thursday, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying that COVID-19 patients can donate their plasma 14 days after recovery.

  • Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister issued numbers - 1031 and 8800007722 where people can contact for donation of plasma to save the lives of COVID-19 patients.

  • The government has set up the plasma bank at the state-run Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences. Kejriwal hoped that COVID-19 deaths will decrease due to plasma therapy.

  • Those aged between 18 and 60 and weighing not less than 50 kg can donate their plasma for COVID-19 patients, he added.

  • Plasma therapy involves taking antibodies from the blood of a person who has recovered from COVID-19 and transfusing those into a coronavirus infected patient to help kick-start the immune system to fight the infection.

    • Update from Union Health Minister's office

    New Chennai Commissioner on COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu capital

    Army brigadier passes away in Kolkata

    An Indian Army Brigadier posted at the Eastern Command in Kolkata passed away today due to COVID-19: Defence PRO, Kolkata Eastern Command.

    Amit Shah to hold another meeting on Delhi-NCR situation

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair a meeting today via video conference with UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, to review the COVID-19 situation in Delhi-NCR.

    Latest Bihar numbers

    188 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 10,393: State Health Department.

    229 new cases in Odisha

    Latest Rajasthan numbers

    34 new cases in Nagaland

    Nagaland reports 34 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 535 including 353 active cases, 182 recoveries and no deaths so far: State Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom.

    Update from Maharashtra prison department

    Almost 20,000 new cases in India in last 24 hours

    434 deaths and 19,148 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Positive cases in India stand at 6,04,641 including 2,26,947 active cases, 3,59,860 cured/discharged/migrated and 17834 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

    Unlock 2.0 rules in Delhi

    BJP delegation visits Delhi's Anand Vihaer Railway Station to take stock of COVID-19 isolation coaches

    Update from Chennai

    News from Kerala

    WATCH | Social Distancing norms violated in Andhra again

    Good news from AIIMS

    Karnataka hotels open, but limited business due to night curfew timings

    Tripura Pineapple growers face lockdown woes

    News from Chandigarh Airport

    No new cases in Mizoram

    No new cases found out of 382 samples tested in last 24 hours. Total COVID-19 positive cases in the state stand at 160, cured/discharged 123, active cases 37 and 0 deaths: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram.

    More than 3500 cops seized in Mumbai for lockdown violations

    5800 vehicles seized in last two days, in connection with violation of coronavirus lockdown norms. On 30th June, 3508 vehicles were seized and on 1st July, 2369 vehicles were seized: Mumbai Police.

    Temples reopen in rural Tamil Nadu

    Latest data on COVID-19 sample testings

    The total number of samples tested up to July 1 is 90,56,173 of which 2,29,588 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

    Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, wife undergo COVID-19 test

    The swab samples of Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, his wife Prem Mukhi and other Raj Bhawan staff were on Wednesday tested for COVID-19, after reports of two personal security officers came out positive. (READ MORE)

    Bihar's COVID-19 death toll reaches 73; tally crosses 10,000-mark

    With five fresh coronavirus casualties in the past 24 hours, the death toll due to the disease in Bihar increased to 73, while the total number of cases reached 10,204 after 217 people tested positive, a health department official said on Wednesday.

    183 more test COVID-19 positive in Nashik; two patients die

    Maharashtra's Nashik district registered two more coronavirus deaths, taking the toll to 240 on Wednesday, while 183 more persons tested positive, pushing up the count to 4,453, officials said. Both the deceased were from NMC areas, said an official communication issued by the district administration.

    Maharashtra's COVID-19 count up by 5,537 to 1,80,298; death toll 8,053

    Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,80,298 on Wednesday with the addition of 5,537 cases, the state health department said. The death toll due to the virus reached 8,053 with 198 more people succumbing to the infection, it said.

    TN inches towards 1 lakh COVID-19 cases, 12 lakh plus samples tested

    Tamil Nadu inched towards the grim milestone of one lakh infections recording 3,882 coronavirus cases and 63 deaths on Wednesday while the total samples tested so far crossed the 12 lakh mark, the government said. The total cases stood at 94,049 while the toll, which has been rising significantly in the past several days, touched 1,264.

    Mumbai adds 1,511 new COVID-19 cases; 75 more patients die

    Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rose to 78,708 on Wednesday with the addition of 1,511 new cases, while the death of 75 more patients took the toll to 4,629, the city civic body said. This was after a gap of 20 days that the city had recorded more than 1,500 positive cases in a day.

    Thane's COVID-19 tally reaches 34,646; to have total lockdown

    Thane district in Maharashtra registered 1,322 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, pushing its overall tally to 34,646, the administration said. The death toll due to the virus reached 1,094 with an addition of 30 deaths during the day, including that of 14 in Thane city, it said.

    Telangana reports 1,018 new COVID-19 cases, overall tally

    Telangana continued to witness a spike in COVID-19 positive cases with 1,018 new infections being reported on Wednesday taking the overall tally in the state to 17,357. The fatalities also increased to 267 after seven more people succumbed to the virus, a state government bulletin said.

    58 new COVID-19 cases in Noida, total 2,362; recovery rate 64.47 per cent

    Fifty-eight more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, pushing the tally of cases to 2,362, the highest for any district in the state, official data on Wednesday showed.

    Nine-month-old child among 6 fresh COVID-19 cases in Chandigarh

    Six more persons, including a nine-month-old child, tested positive for coronavirus in Chandigarh on Wednesday, taking the tally in the union territory to 446. Four members of a family in sector 50 here contracted the infection, as per the medical bulletin.

    44 more test coronavirus positive at Nagpur central jail

    A total of 44 persons, including police personnel and inmates of the Nagpur Central Jail, tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, taking the total count to 53, a senior officer said. On Tuesday, nine police personnel, including an officer of the jail, had tested positive for the viral infection.

    COVID-19 wards at two govt hospitals in Ahmedabad to be shut

    Following a drop in new cases of coronavirus in Ahmedabad city, the authorities have decided to shutdown COVID-19 wards created at two Gujarat government- run medical facilities located adjacent to the Civil Hospital.

    134 news coronavirus cases in CRPF; total tally over 1,300

    The Central Reserve Police Force reported 134 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the tally of the cases in country's largest paramilitary to over 1,300, officials said. As per latest data, out of the total 1,385 coronavirus cases in the force, 682 are under treatment, while 694 have recovered.

    J-K records 198 new COVID-19 cases, number rises to 7,695; toll reaches 105

    Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded 198 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising the tally in the union territory to 7,695, while the death toll reached 105 with four more patients dying of the disease, officials said.

    300 more local trains run for essential staff, still 'crowded'

    The Railways started operating nearly 300 additional suburban trains in Mumbai from Wednesday to facilitate the essential services staff, although some of the commuters claimed that maintaining social distancing was a challenge as most locals were "overcrowded", especially during the peak hours.

    675 new coronavirus cases in Gujarat, highest in one day

    Gujarat reported its highest single-day spike yet of 675 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the number of cases in the state to 33,318, the health department said. With 21 COVID-19 patients succumbing during the day, the death toll due to the pandemic in the state rose to 1,869, it said.

    4 deaths, 393 fresh virus cases in Haryana; total count 14,941

    Haryana on Wednesday reported four more coronavirus deaths as 393 fresh cases took the total number of infections in the state to 14,941. According to a health department bulletin, Faridabad reported three deaths while one patient died in Gurgaon.

    Ahmedabad's COVID-19 tally rises by 215 to 21,128; 8 more die

    The number of coronavirus cases in Ahmedabad rose by 215 to 21,128 on Wednesday, state health department said. The death toll in the district went up by 8 in the day to 1,449, it said. With 125 patients getting discharged in the day, the number of the recovered cases in the district has risen to 16,093.

    Kolkata Metro introduces online recharge system to encourage social distancing

    In a bid to encourage social distancing when it resumes service, the Kolkata Metro has introduced an online system of recharging smart cards without physically going to the counter, an official said on Wednesday. Smart card users can visit the Metro Railway website and click on the online recharge option for making the transaction, the official said.

    J-K Coronavirus Update

    New cases: 198
    Deaths today: 4
    Total cases rise 7695
    Active cases 2734
    Recovered 4856
    Total deaths 105

    Bengal coronavirus update

    Total positive case till date: 19,170
    Positive at present: 5,959
    Death: 683
    Discharged: 12,528
    Total tests: 4,97,596
    611 tested positive in past 24 hours

    Daily Coronavirus Updates

    Punjab
    Total Positive Cases: 5668
    Recovered:  3989
    Deaths:  149

    Haryana
    Total Positive Cases: 14,941
    Recovered:  10,499
    Deaths:  240

    Himachal Pradesh
    Total Positive Cases: 979
    Recovered:  617
    Deaths:  8

    Chandigarh
    Total Positive Cases: 446
    Recovered: 367
    Deaths:  6

    Haryana govt orders colleges, universities to remain shut till Jul 31

    The Haryana government on Wednesday ordered that colleges and universities in the state will continue to remain closed till July 31 as per Unlock 2.0 guidelines issued by the Centre.

    How Mumbai's Dharavi successfully controlled COVID-19 infection

    Spike in COVID-19 tally continues as 76 cases were reported in Visakhapatnam

    Delhi sees 2442 new COVID-19 cases past 24 hours

    Karnataka records biggest single day spike of 1,272 COVID-19 cases, seven deaths

    The health department said, out of 8,194 active cases, 7,902 patients are in isolation at designated hospitals and stable, while 292 are in ICU. (READ MORE)

    Delhi records 2,442 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 89,802

    Delhi recorded 2,442 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the tally in the city over the 89,000-mark, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 2,803, authorities said. On June 23, the national capital had reported the highest single-day spike of 3,947 cases.

    West Bengal reports 15 more COVID-19 deaths; total cases cross 19,000-mark

    West Bengal reported 15 more COVID-19 fatalities on Wednesday, pushing the death toll due to the contagion to 683, even as the infection tally rose to 19,170 with 611 fresh cases, the health department said. Seven deaths were registered in Kolkata, four in North 24 Parganas, two in Howrah and one each in Jalpaiguri and South 24 Parganas districts, it said in a bulletin.

    Madhya Pradesh: COVID-19 cases rise by 268 to 13,861; death toll 581

    The COVID-19 case count in Madhya Pradesh climbed to 13,861 on Wednesday with addition of 268 new cases, including 73 from Morena, during the last 24 hours, officials said. With 9 more people succumbing to the viral infection, the death toll in the state has risen to 581.

    Maharashtra government ​​​​​​​to requisition private ambulances for COVID patients

    In view of rising number of coronavirus patients, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to requisition private ambulances and other vehicles which will be used to ferry patients to hospitals.

    66 fresh coronavirus cases reported in Uttarakhand, tally rises to 2,947

    As many as 66 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, taking the coronavirus tally in the state to 2,947. A state health department bulletin here said 22 cases were reported from Nainital, 20 from Dehradun, nine from Uttarkashi, five from Almora, four from Tehri and two each from Haridwar, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar.

    Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan​​​​​​​ launches 'Kill Corona' campaign to screen every home

    Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday launched his government's fortnight-long "Kill Corona" campaign, which aims to screen every household in the state for the infection.

    Kerala High Court stayed Kannur District Collector's order

    Seven more test COVID-19 positive in Meghalaya this week; tally rises to 55

    Seven more cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Meghalaya in the past one week, taking the state's tally to 55, officials said on Wednesday. The seven coronavirus patients include three BSF personnel, three high-risk contacts of one BSF personnel and a bank manager.

    COVID-19: Chennai corporation to stop tracking cellphones to detect quarantine violators

    The Chennai corporation will no longer track the cell phone locations of those under home quarantine and isolation to detect violation of norms. The civic body has instead turned to its volunteers to keep a tab on residents under quarantine. (READ MORE)

    1272 new cases of COVID-19 and 7 deaths reported in Karnataka

    WATCH | Bengaluru tailor contributes in COVID-19 battle, stitches masks using scrap cloth

    No respite for Tamil Nadu with 3,882 fresh COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths

    Tamil Nadu recorded 3,882 new COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths taking the tally to 94,882 and toll to 1,264 on Wednesday. Chennai alone reported 2,182 cases increasing the city's tally to 60,533. Of the 63 deaths, 42 are from Chennai. (READ MORE)

    WATCH | Vehicles lined up to enter Andhra Pradesh

    17 more test positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh; 46 patients cured

    The Union Territory of Ladakh recorded 17 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the tally in the twin districts of Leh and Kargil to 990, officials said.

    Separate place on outskirts for burying COVID-19 victims in Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister

    Bodies of COVID-19 victims here would not be laid to rest in burial grounds in the city and a separate place will be earmarked on the outskirts in the backdrop of safety concerns raised by public, Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu said on Wednesday. (READ MORE)

    4,938 cops in Maharashtra infected by coronavirus, 60 of them dead

    As mnay as 4,938 police personnel in Maharashtra have tested positive for coronavirus so far and 60 of them have succumbed to the viral infection, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Wednesday.

    COVID-19 tally crosses 4,500 mark in Ker, 151 cases,death toll reaches 25

    The COVID-19 tally in Kerala crossed the 4,500 mark on Wednesday with 151 people testing positive as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cautioned that the state may have to face more challenges in the coming days.

    14 new coronavirus cases in Dharavi, tally 2,282

    Coronavirus cases in Dharavi area of Mumbai increased to 2,282 on Wednesday with 14 new patients coming to light, said a senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official.

    IMA opens coronavirus helpline for Delhi police personnel, families

    The Indian Medical Association opened a coronavirus helpline for Delhi police personnel and their family members to mark the National Doctor's Day on Wednesday.

    11 new coronavirus cases reported in Himachal Pradesh, total tally 965

    Of the fresh cases, four were reported from Una district, two each from Hamirpur and Bilaspur and one each from Shimla, Sirmaur and Kangra districts, Additional Chief Secretary, Health, R D Dhiman said.

    Bangladesh extends restriction measures till August 3

    Bangladesh has extended restrictions imposed on public activities and movement across the country until August 3 to contain the spread of coronavirus as the number of positive cases in the country rose to 1,45,483 and the death toll reached 1,847. (READ MORE)

    WATCH | COVID-19 Impact: Kerala boys lose hospitality jobs, now sell fish

    COVID Warriors take a break between day's work

    Kerala records 151 fresh cases

    Tamil Nadu update

  • Today’s positive cases in Tamil Nadu -3,882

  • Today's positive cases in Chennai- 2182

  • Today's death in Tamil Nadu- 63

  • Total cases in Tamil Nadu -94049

  • Total deaths in Tamil Nadu- 1264

  • Discharged -52926

  • Samples tested in one day- 31,521

    • 11 sadhus of Swaminarayan sect test positive in Gujarat

    Eleven sadhus belonging to one of the divisions of the Swaminarayan sect, which has its temple in Maninagar area here in Gujarat, have tested positive for coronavirus over the last one week, a health official said on Wednesday. (READ MORE)

    Haryana schools to reopen from July 27

    Schools to reopen from July 27 in Haryana after summer vacations end on July 26: Haryana Directorate School Education.

    WATCH | Police come forward to cremate COVID victims

    Kejriwal visits Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex

    No prior COVID-19 test required to admit pregnant women: Delhi govt

    The AAP government on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that prior COVID-19 test was not mandatory for admitting pregnant women in hospitals for in-patient interventions, including surgery and deliveries, and in emergent situations, treatment would not be denied for want of test results. (READ MORE)

    Second COVID-19 wave could result in loss of 340 million jobs

    The ILO has warned that if another COVID-19 wave hits in the second half of 2020, there would be global working-hour loss of 11.9 per cent - equivalent to the loss of 340 million full-time jobs. (READ MORE)

    UP draws Unlock 2.0 roadmap, follows central guidelines

    While preparing the roadmap for Unlock 2.0, the Uttar Pradesh government has towed the guidelines issued by the Centre and has decided to keep all the educational institutions including schools, colleges, training and coaching institutes, shut till July 31. (READ MORE)

    Aamir Khan's mother tests negative for COVID-19

    The 55-year-old actor and his family members had tested negative for COVID-19 but his mother's test was awaited.

    "Hello everyone, I am most relieved to inform everyone that Ammi is COVID-19 negative. Thank you everyone for your prayers and good wishes," Aamir tweeted.

    BJP leader tests positive for COVID-19

    Kolkata's Kalighat temple reopens for devotees after 100 days

    The decision of the temple authorities in this regard came a month after the West Bengal government allowed the reopening of places of worship from June 1, with adherence to safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (READ MORE)

    Tripura to distribute Vitamin-C enriched fruits to boost immunity

    In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Tripura government will soon start free distribution of Vitamin-C enriched juice and fruits among people in urban areas to increase their immunity, a minister said here on Wednesday.

    Guterres pays tribute to 77 fallen UN personnel, including 5 Indians

    UN chief Antonio Guterres paid tribute to 77 United Nations personnel, including five Indian peacekeepers, who lost their lives in the line of duty between March and December 2019 at a solemn ceremony commemorating their bravery. (READ MORE)

    Section-144 imposed in Mumbai till July 15

    Section-144 has been imposed in Mumbai till July 15, prohibiting any presence or movement of one or more persons in public places or gathering of any sort anywhere, including religious places subject to certain conditions, in view of coronavirus.

    Naveen Patnaik to chair virtual meet today

    Goa BJP MLA tests positive for coronavirus

    A BJP MLA from Goa has tested positive for coronavirus, a senior state health official said on Wednesday. The legislator was admitted to Margao-based ESI Hospital, a specially designated facility for COVID-19 patients.

    Situation in Delhi not terrible as predicted; situation is under control: CM Kejriwal

    It was predicted that by 30th June Delhi would have 1 lakh cases out of which 60,000 would be active cases but today we only have 26,000 active cases. This is the result of everyone’s hard work. We have been able to control the situation, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday.

    "The situation is improving in Delhi in the last few days. However, there is no room for complacency. This virus is unpredictable. We must continue our efforts with more vigour," he added.

    Kerala hikes bus fares by 25 per cent due to losses incurred during COVID-19 lockdown

    The minimum bus charge will remain the same at Rs 8 but the fare will be calculated for the first two-and-a-half kilometre travelled instead of five kilometres. Hence it will cost Rs 10 for travelling the first five kilometres. Thereafter a fare of 90 paise will be charged instead of the previous 70 paise. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Kerala hikes bus fares by 25 per cent due to losses incurred during COVID-19 lockdown

    The minimum bus charge will remain the same at Rs 8 but the fare will be calculated for the first two-and-a-half kilometre travelled instead of five kilometres. Hence it will cost Rs 10 for travelling the first five kilometres. Thereafter a fare of 90 paise will be charged instead of the previous 70 paise. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    COVID Unlock 2.0: West Bengal government allows 50 people at weddings, funerals

    The West Bengal government has allowed 50 people at marriage functions and funerals during the next phase of the coronavirus lockdown from July 1 to 31. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said morning walks will be allowed from 5:30 am till 8:30 am, provided social distancing and all other norms are "strictly followed". "From now onwards, we will be allowing 50 people both at weddings and last rites," Banerjee said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Odisha allows sale of liquor

    Mumbai local train services to be expanded from Wednesday, only for essential services personnel

     The Railways will expand its suburban services in Mumbai from Wednesday and run 350 trains each in the Central and Western Railway Zones, Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. However, the trains will only carry essential services personnel identified by the State government. "Railways to expand to 350 local trains in Mumbai from tomorrow. As identified by State govt., essential staff incl. employees of Centre, IT, GST, Customs, Postal, Nationalised Banks, MBPT, Judiciary, Defence & Raj Bhavan allowed. No services yet for general passengers," Goyal tweeted. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Mumbai local train services to be expanded from Wednesday, only for essential services personnel

     The Railways will expand its suburban services in Mumbai from Wednesday and run 350 trains each in the Central and Western Railway Zones, Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. However, the trains will only carry essential services personnel identified by the State government. "Railways to expand to 350 local trains in Mumbai from tomorrow. As identified by State govt., essential staff incl. employees of Centre, IT, GST, Customs, Postal, Nationalised Banks, MBPT, Judiciary, Defence & Raj Bhavan allowed. No services yet for general passengers," Goyal tweeted. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    'No physical offerings allowed': Tamil Nadu gears up to open small places of worship from July 1

    The state government has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for places of worship in rural areas that are opened for public worship from July 1 in most parts of Tamil Nadu. However, the places of worship will not be opened in Chennai and districts like Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur and Chengalpattu, besides Madurai, due to rising COVID-19 cases. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    'No physical offerings allowed': Tamil Nadu gears up to open small places of worship from July 1

    The state government has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for places of worship in rural areas that are opened for public worship from July 1 in most parts of Tamil Nadu. However, the places of worship will not be opened in Chennai and districts like Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur and Chengalpattu, besides Madurai, due to rising COVID-19 cases. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Lalbaug cha Raja Ganesh Mandal will not celebrate Ganesh festival this year, will organise health camps and contribute to CM relief

     (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    18,653 cases, 507 deaths in last 24 hours: Health Ministry

    Telangana's new night curfew timing will be from 10 pm to 5 am

    Centre's conflicting signals on plasma therapy

    A guidance doc issued on June 25 had cautioned against the use of plasma therapy but on June 27, in the revised treatment protocol, ministry endorsed off-label use of convalescent plasma (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Major updates in the last 24 hours

  • 44 including 10 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Dakshina Kannada

  • 'Disappointed' to find officials on leave when needed, Noida DM orders no holiday sans his nod

  • Advisory issued by West Bengal health department for COVID-19 treatment

  • Punjab issues fresh guidelines for next phase of coronavirus lockdown

  • Odisha announces weekend shutdown in 10 districts with high COVID-19 cases

  • Complete lockdown on five Sundays in Karnataka, marriages fixed will be allowed

  • Night curfew to remain in force in Himachal till further orders

  • Bihar MLA Anand Shankar Singh tests positive for coronavirus

  • Free food will be home delivered for elderly in Chennai

  • Gujarat extends hours of ops for shops and restaurants

  • Tamil Nadu education minister tests positive for coronavirus

  • Tests for all symptomatic persons: Focus shifted from containment to mitigation amid rising COVID-19 cases

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