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State-run and private hospitals in Delhi directed to put up flex boards to encourage people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma to help other patients.
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With another big single-day jump in coronavirus cases, India's Covid-19 tally crossed the seven lakh-mark on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

According to the update released by the Union Health ministry, 22,252 new cases in the last 24 hours has taken the count to 7,19,665 in India. This includes 2,59,557 active cases and 4,39,948 recovered and migrated cases.

This apart, 467 more people succumbed to the virus taking the death toll to 20160

It must be noted here that India went past Russia on Sunday to become the third worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. Only the US and Brazil are ahead of India in terms of total coronavirus infections

Assam reports 2 COVID-19 deaths, toll 16; total cases rise to 13,336

Assam reported two COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, taking the toll to 16, while 814 new positive cases pushed the state's tally to 13,336, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Among the latest casualties is a woman, hailing from Kamrup district, who was admitted to 151 Base Hospital at Basistha here on July 2.

Centre asks states, UTs to bolster mechanism to address mental health issues

The Centre has urged states and Union Territories to put in place and strengthen mechanisms to spread awareness about rising psychosocial concerns among people during COVID-l9, saying acceptance of mental health issues is relatively low due to the stigma attached. (READ MORE)

Delhi government to collect feedback from COVID-19 survivors

The Delhi government has decided to obtain feedback from patients and their willingness to donate blood plasma at the time of discharge from designated COVID hospitals. The medical superintendents of all government and private COVID hospitals have been issued directions in this regard.

Delhi government directs hospitals to put up flex boards to encourage plasma donation

The Delhi government on Tuesday directed state-run and private hospitals in the national capital to put up flex boards to encourage people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma to help other patients. The boards have to be put up at the gate of all hospitals, the city government said in an order.

Maharashtra government extends closure time of shops by two hours

Further relaxing the lockdown restrictions, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to allow markets and shops to remain open for additional two hours from July 9. Markets and shops can now remain open from 9 am to 7 pm, an extension of two hours from the existing closing deadline of 5 pm, in non-containment zones.

Rajasthan government directs private schools not to charge fees till reopening

Rajasthan government on Tuesday barred the private schools in the state from taking advance fees till they reopen, a statement said. The state government had on April 9 barred schools in the state from taking advance fee for three months in view of the corona pandemic and the order was extended today, it said.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus' severity. Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters in capital Brasilia. "I'm well, normal. I even want to take a walk around here, but I can't due to medical recommendations," Bolsonaro said.

India's recovered COVID-19 cases more than active cases per million

India's recovered cases per million population is more than active COVID-19 cases per million, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday, crediting states and Union Territories for early identification and effective management of coronavirus cases.

Telangana HC directs state govt to file report on excessive charges by private hospitals

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to file a report on a petition alleging that private hospitals were charging excessively from COVID-19 patients beyond the limit prescribed by the government. The PIL was filed by advocate Srikishan Sharma seeking a direction to the stategovernment to take action against the private hospitals for charging exorbitantly and issue guidelines for maintaining transparency in the matter of treatment and billing against all the patients.

Only one new coronavirus case found in Mumbai's Dharavi area

Dharavi, known as Asia's largest slum, reported only one new coronavirus patient on Tuesday which took the case tally in the densely populated area in the heart of Mumbai to 2,335, an official stated.The last time Dharavi had recorded a single new coronavirus case was on April 5, three months ago. (READ MORE)

Footfalls barely touch 100 at most monuments that were reopened post lockdown

A day after monuments across the country reopened their doors for visitors following a gap of more than three months amid coronavirus-induced lockdown, only a handful of people visited these sites. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which opened its monuments and museums on July 6 has capped visitor entry at every site from 1,000-2,500 per slot --9 am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 6 pm, officials said. Tickets to visit these places can be booked online.

Tamil Nadu reports 3616 new cases

Bengal to club containment and buffer zones to enforce tougher lockdown from July 9

The "casual approach of educated people living in highrises and pucca houses" has resulted in steep rise in COVID-19 cases in Kolkata recently, prompting the West Bengal government to club containment and buffer zones to enforce a tougher lockdown from 5 pm of July 9. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Liquor lovers from Madurai travel to Alanganallur to get liquor due to lockdown

Patna Medical college orders deployment of six doctor, three nurses at Bihar CM's residence

272 new cases in Kerala

57.89% recovery rate in Tamil Nadu: CM Palaniswami

Delhi's Rajiv Gandhi hospital gets ICMR nod to conduct plasma therapy on 200 COVID-19 patients

Delhi government-run Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (RGSSH), a dedicated COVID-19 facility, has received nod from the ICMR to conduct plasma therapy on 200 coronavirus patients, senior officials said on Tuesday.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

India's COVID-19 tally, fatality rate per million population lowest in world: Health Ministry

India's total number of coronavirus cases and fatalities per million population is one of the lowest in the world, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday even as the country's infection tally went past the 7 lakh-mark and the death toll rose to 20,160. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Popular textile showroom in Tiruchy shut after employee tests positive for COVID-19

After an employee of a popular textile showroom IN Tamil Nadu's Tiruchy tested positive for COVID-19, the store has been shut down temporarily. 533 employees of the showroom, of whom 480 are from Tiruchy district, have been asked to immediately isolate themselves and be in home quarantine. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

24-year-old dies of coronavirus in Kollam

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COVID-19 tally crosses 21,000 in Andhra with 1,178 fresh cases in 24 hours

For the second consecutive day, the COVID-19 tally in Andhra Pradesh crossed the 1,000 mark taking the total number of cases past 21,000. With 13 more patients succumbing to the virus, the death toll in the state reached 252. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Covid patient praises fiacilities treatment received at Kerala coronavirus facility

Face masks, hand sanitisers no more essential items, says Centre

Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore, are now kept out of the purview of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Tuesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Face masks, hand sanitisers no more essential items, says Centre

Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore, are now kept out of the purview of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Tuesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Tech Mahindra campus sealed after 7 COVID-19 cases in a week as Odisha tally crosses 10,000

he Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday sealed the Tech Mahindra campus in the city after the detection of multiple COVID-19 cases. The campus has been sealed for 72 hours till Thursday for sanitisation. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Covid-19 haunts Lalu Prasad Yadav as cop deployed for his security tests positive

Jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is currently admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, is likely to be put under scanner for Covid-19 after a policeman, deputed for his security, tested positive on Monday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Government to come up with SOP for flim shootings in wake of COVID-19: Javadekar

The government is coming up with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for shooting films in India in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and is also set to provide incentives for production to accelerate restarting of film-making, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

COVID-19 tests cross 1-crore mark with 1115 testing labs across India, recovery rate 61.13 per cent: Health Ministry

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's niece tests positive for Covid-19

Health department sources said that the niece of the CM has been admitted to AIIMS in Patna under the medical observation-cum-treatment of some doctors. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Establishments in Bhopal to be shut for three days for COVID-19 violations as MP tally crosses 15,000

hops, malls, offices and business establishments here will be forced to shut for three days if they fail to comply with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines and ensure that visitors follow the norms as well, a district official said on Tuesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Community transmission of coronavirus in Karnataka shocking, says Minister Madhuswamy

District in-charge minister J C Madhuswamy here on Monday expressed shock as the situation to check the spread of COVID-19 virus has been going out of the control with the onset of the community spread. "We are worried not just about the spike in cases but to at the community spread. We struggled but could not help it and reached a situation wherein the check of the spread was going out of control. Efforts and co-operation from the public's side can only help it", he stated while briefing the press.  

Over 15 lakh quarantined in Mumbai since outbreak: BMC 

More than 15 lakh people have been quarantined in Mumbai after contact-tracing so far since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city civic body said. Out of these, 5.34 lakh people were identified as high-risk contacts, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. So far, 13.28 lakh people have completed their 14-day quarantine.

FULL REPORT HERE

Allowances for Haryana govt employee and pensioners frozen till July 2021

Private medical colleges to be brought under Puducherry government control for COVID-19 care

This decision was taken after a meeting with the private medical colleges conducted on Monday evening in respect of securing beds in their institutions for COVID patients, where all the medical colleges have fallen in line to establish COVID care centers in their institutions. All available beds and other equipment including ventilators and monitors have been kept ready for the spurt in cases and the medical colleges will be under the control of the government, said the Health Minister. 

FULL REPORT HERE

Police station in Coimbatore shut down

Yes the virus is on the loose but sometimes it’s good to hit snooze

The advent of COVID has made people suspect all symptoms to be of the virus. Even a small sneeze, and people start worrying. People with respiratory allergies especially, tend to confuse the symptoms of their allergy with those of COVID. Doctors say it is important to distinguish between symptoms of allergy and COVID. As all Influenza like illness (ILI)  patients are being tested for COVID, it is pertinent to understand the difference.

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Vehicles check underway at Punjab border as epass made mandatory

Pharma major Mylan to launch remdesivir in India by July end, at Rs 4,800 per vial

The drug will be launched under the brand name Desrem in India and will be available to patients later this month at about 80 per cent below the price tag for wealthy nations, the company said. The approval for restricted emergency use is part of the DCGI's accelerated approval process to address urgent, unmet needs amid the evolving coronavirus pandemic.

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218 flights under Vande Bharat mission to bring back Indians in next 15 days

234 fresh coronavirus cases in Rajasthan, death toll at 465 

Rajasthan reported four COVID-19 deaths and 234 fresh cases of the virus on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 20,922 in the state, according to an official report. One death each was reported from Nagaur, Dholpur Bharatpur and Jodhpur, taking the death toll to 465, it said, adding the total number of positive cases in the state has increased to 20,922, reported PTI. 

Odisha cases cross 10000 mark

SC refuses to hear plea seeking amping of COVID testing

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea by an economist Pullarao Pentapatti seeking directions for amping up COVID19 testing across the country and a national testing policy to tackle the surging demand. 

Infosys flies back over 200 employees, their families from US

IT services major Infosys has brought back over 200 of its employees and their families, who were stranded in the US amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown, according to a senior company executive. The company brought these people back from San Francisco via a special chartered flight that landed in Bengaluru on Monday morning. 

COVID-19 field survey commences at Ayyappa Nagar hotspot in Coimbatore

The door-to-door survey is in full swing at the surrounding of Ayyappa Nagar in Selvapuram, which is currently a hotspot, to identify Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) symptoms among the people. On Monday, as many as 34 people in the locality were tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to Covid Care Centre set up at Codissia Trade Fair Complex as they were asymptomatic. 

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Isha Foundation contributes over Rs 9 crore towards COVID relief

Union minister Pratap Sarangi goes into home quarantine

Union minister and Balasore MP Pratap Sarangihas quarantined himself at his New Delhi residence after a BJP MLA from Odisha he shared the dias with at two events last week tested positive for COVID-19. In a series of tweets on Monday night, the Union minister of state for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) said he is "hale and hearty". Sarangi said he had shared the dais with Sukanta Kumar Nayak, the MLA from Nilagiri constituency in Balasore district, at two events on July 2 and 3. 

Rythu Bazaars open doors for Vijayawada locals

Total shutdown in parts of West Bengal's Malda for a week

Total shutdown would be imposed in English Bazar and Old Malda towns for a week, starting Wednesday in the wake of the rising cases of COVID- 19, officials said. All shops will remain shut during this period, except those selling essential items, they said. Pharmacies have also been excluded from the purview of the shutdown, officials said.

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UP's Muzaffarnagar, Shamli districts seal borders to prevent entry of kanwariyas 

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar and Shamli on Monday sealed the borders of the districts with neighbouring states of Uttarakhand and Haryana, respectively, in view of the cancellation of the annual Kanwar Yatra due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of devotees of Lord Shiva known as kanwariyas. The devotees visit Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch holy waters of river Ganga during the auspicious Hindu month of Shravan. 

'Unlock 1.0' sees 60 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths in India

From March 13, when the first novel coronavirus-related fatality was registered in the country, to May-end, around 5,500 deaths due to the pandemic were recorded. But in June, when unlock started, there was a surge. On June 1, the total deaths stood at 5,606, but by the end of the month, 11,803 more persons had died of Covid-19, taking the fatalities to 17,409.

FULL REPORT HERE

Foreign students in US will be asked to leave country if classes have gone online due to COVID-19

The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. "Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States," US Immigration and Custom Enforcement said in a statement.

The largest number of international students came from China, followed by India, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Canada.

 

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Chennai Corporation’s COVID-19 fever camp positivity rate at 28.20 percent

In four Corporation zones - Manali, Madhavaram, Anna Nagar, and Perungudi - the positivity rate is 50 percent and above, which shows that the spread could be very intense in the areas.  Image source: Greater Chennai City Corporation

Worst-hit ‘unlocked’ European countries saw fewer COVID-19 cases than India: Study

 In stark contrast with India’s experience during Unlock 1.0 in June, an analysis of data of five of the worst-hit European countries by the Covid-19 pandemic shows that the number of daily fresh cases and deaths has progressively declined after they began a phased unlock around mid-May.

FULL REPORT HERE

Total number of samples tested up to July 6 is 1,02,11,092 of which 2,41,430 samples were tested yesterday: ICMR

India records 22,252 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, tally crosses 7 lakh

India's COVID19 case tally crosses 7 lakh mark with 22,252 new cases & 467 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 7,19,665 including 2,59,557 active cases, 4,39,948 cured/discharged/migrated 20,160 deaths: Ministry of Health 

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Swelling crowds and traffic as Chennai enters unlock 2.0

Anticipating heavy traffic, the city police had activated over 400 traffic signals at major junctions. Reminiscent of the pre-Covid days, major locations such as Basin Bridge, Poonamallee High Road, and Gemini Flyover witnessed traffic snarls as long as 30 minutes.

READ FULL REPORT HERE

TNIE OPINION | It’s not just for Corona, India needs multiple vaccines

In the Indian context, though, there appears to be a dire need for more than one vaccine to deal with the social, political and economic orders that have come to dictate our lives. This is needed if the electoral democracy and the institutions we have built in the post-Independence era—having already developed comorbidities owing to assaults at different times—are not to succumb to the varied viruses sweeping across the nation.

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115 asymptomatic positive patients admitted to Covid care centre in Coimbatore

Rajiv Gandhi Hospital discharges 1000th COVID-19 patient

China has caused great damage to US, world: Donald Trump on COVID-19 pandemic

China has caused great damage to the US and the rest of the world, President Donald Trump said on Monday. Over the last few months, Trump has been holding China responsible for the spread of deadly coronavirus across the world. (READ MORE)

210 fresh cases found in Aurangabad; 8 more die

The number of coronavirus cases rose to 6,940 on Monday in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra after 210 more tested positive, while eight patients succumbed to the infection, an official said. Also, 197 patients were discharged on Monday, taking the number of recoveries to 3,571, the district official said.

Final-year exams in universities postponed to September

Final-year examinations in universities will have to be conducted by September-end, the HRD Ministry announced on Monday, deferring the schedule from July in view of a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Pune collector warns of stricter restrictions if people flout social distancing norms

The Pune district administration on Monday warned of imposition of stricter restrictions if people continue to flout social distancing norms amid rising COVID-19 cases. Pune district has reported 29,844 COVID-19 cases and 890 deaths so far. "People are seen stepping out of their houses without wearing masks and are violating social distancing norms. If this continues, the district administration will have to take some stringent steps which include imposing stricter restrictions," said district collector Naval Kishore Ram.

Kerala: 18 policemen go on quarantine after two accused test positive for COVID-19 near Tirur

Eighteen police personnel from nearby Tirur have been asked to go on quarantine after two accused, arrested in two separate cases, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Police said the duo were arrested by a group of police officials, including a Sub-Inspector, and were directed to go on quarantine. The two accused have been admitted to the COVID-19 speciality hospital at Manjeri, they said.

West Bengal gets its first plasma bank for COVID-19 patients

A plasma bank for treating COVID-19 patients has been set up at Kolkata Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), the first of its kind in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday. So far, around 12 people who have recovered from COVID-19 have donated their plasma in the state to help in the treatment of coronavirus infected people.

Karnataka plans to give frontline health workers risk allowance

Karnataka government is considering providing risk allowance to frontline healthcare workers fighting against COVID-19, state Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said on Monday. He said the government was also considering awarding five marks in the NEET exam to medical students involved in COVID-19 related work.

UGC issues revised guidelines on examinations

Record 22 fatalities push COVID-19 death toll in West Bengal to 779

The death toll due to COVID-19 in West Bengal mounted to 779 on Monday with highest one-day spike of 22 fatalities, the health department said. As many as 861 people have tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours, taking the infection tally in the state to 22,987, the department said in its bulletin.

Record 125 people discharged in Goa, 52 new cases

A record 125 people were discharged after recovery from COVID-19 in Goa on Monday, beating the 111-mark set a day earlier, while 52 new cases took the state's count to 1,813, an official said. The number of active cases is 745 as 1,061 people have been discharged and seven have succumbed to the infection, he added.

Madurai to adopt Chennai-like micro-plan strategy to fight COVID: Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan

Street-level micro-plans would be executed across Madurai district to identify and contain the rising spread of COVID-19, told Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan while addressing media persons at the office of Madurai Corporation on Monday.(READ MORE)

Union Home ministry allows Universities and Institutions to conduct exams

71 new COVID-19 cases in CRPF

Seventy-one more Central Reserve Police Force personnel have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said. Out of the total 1,635 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country's largest paramilitary force, 842 personnel are under treatment, while 784 have recovered.

Bengaluru updates

Rs 6000 for COVID tests: Are Bengaluru's top private hospitals guilty of overcharging?

Are Bengaluru's top private hospitals guilty of flouting COVID-19 testing pricing norms? The question emerged after the city's Apollo Hospital received a notice from the National Mission Director for overcharging a customer. (READ MORE)

Dharavi slum adds 11 new COVID-19 cases, tally 2,334

Mumbai's largest slum, Dharavi, reported 11 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total count to 2,334, a senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said. Dharavi has only 509 active cases now as 1,735 patients have already recovered and discharged from COVID-19 facilities, he said.

COVID-19: 4 days after 600th case, Amravati touches 700-mark

Five people tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra's Amravati on Monday, taking the district's COVID-19 count to 700, the mark being reached four days after the 600th case was detected on July 2, an official said. (READ MORE)

Maharashtra updates

AIIMS issues statement over death of journalist

As per AIIMS, he was having bouts of disorientation. He jumped from fourth floor and succumbed to his injuries.

Coimbatore civic body bans goldsmith workshops

BJP MLA attends party amidst pandemic, Goa CM orders probe

CM Sawant's assurance of an enquiry, came a day after a video of a North Goa BJP MLA attending a party with 20-odd workers, in a sea-fronted house at the beach village of Calangute went viral. In the video, most of the guests at the party were seen not wearing masks or maintaining social distancing. 

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COVID-19 victim denied dignity in death

Withdraw decision on postal ballots for voters aged above 65, TMC urges EC

In a letter to the poll body, the Mamata Banerjee-led party also said the decision, which was taken last month in view of the coronavirus outbreak, poses a "threat" to the Indian democracy. 

Apollo Hospital served notice for overcharging COVID test

Madhya Pradesh records 354 new cases of COVID-19

354 new COVID19 cases have been reported in Madhya Pradesh today, taking the total number cases to 15,284. Death toll rises to 617 after 9 deaths were reported today: State Health Department 

Tata Sons' generous contribution for Maharashtra

Tata Sons are providing 20 ambulances, 100 ventilators and Rs 10 crores cash donation to Maharashtra; CM Uddhav Thackeray to receive these donations. 

Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh tests COVID-19 positive

Three more ITBP men test positive for coronavirus

Three more personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. There are total 151 active cases & 273 have recovered till date: Indo-Tibetan Border Police 

Blocks allocated at 2 TN hospitals for COVID-19 treatment

COVID-19 positivity rate has declined from 30 to 10 per cent in Delhi: Centre

The Centre on Monday said the average number of samples being tested per day for COVID-19 has gone up in Delhi from 5,481 to 18,766 in about a month and in spite of increased testing, the positivity rate has declined from around 30 per cent to 10 per cent in the last three weeks. The government also said that the national positivity rate, percentage of samples testing coronavirus positive from the total number of samples, has also reduced and now stands at 6.73 per cent.

Kerala Police urges people to not call them for groceries

Police clarified that there has been some "confusion" with regards to the press release on the lockdown arrangements in Thiruvananthapuram, where facility was provided to the members of the public requiring emergency items, to contact the police helpline and the police would supply those essential items to the households.

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Kerala reports 193 new infections

Social distancing goes for a toss at Amma Canteens in Chennai raising COVID-19 fears

 Residents of Erukkanchery shared visuals with The New Indian Express showing a large group of people, standing very close to each other, waiting outside a canteen in queues to receive food. E L Mathew, a member of a local NGO in Vyasarpadi, who distributes food to the homeless, said that most of the Amma Canteens in Zone 4 (Tondiarpet) are jam-packed with at least 50-100 people standing very close to each other.

Tamil Nadu records 3827 new cases of coronavirus

Maharashtra to allow hotels outside containment zones to operate at 33 per cent of capacity from July 8

COVID-19 positive journalist, who had attempted suicide in AIIMS, Delhi, succumbs

A 34-year-old journalist working with Hindi daily 'Dainik Bhaskar' died by suicide after he jumped off the fourth floor of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi where he was admitted after testing positive for Covid-19. He was admitted to ICU. The senior reporter is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Bengal allows shooting of reality shows with curbs

Shooting for reality shows can resume in West Bengal without any audience and maximum 40 crew members: State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee 

Mizoram reports 5 new cases of COVID-19

Mizoram reports 5 new COVID19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state stands at 191 including 58 active cases and 133 cured/discharged: Health dept 

Even as Koyambedu stays shut, TN mulls alternative fruit and vegetable market in South Chennai

It is learnt that two pieces of land including one in Potheri and one in Kilambakkam have been recently inspected by top officials as possible sites for the new market. This comes as 60 per cent of vehicles carrying vegetables are entering Koyambedu through Tambaram, said an official.  

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Gulf Returnee caught for violating quarantine norms in Kerala's Pathanamthitta

Karnataka Congress MLA tests positive for COVID-19

A medical doctor, H D Ranganath from Kunigal constituency in Tumakuru district has been admitted to a private hospital in the city, they said. State Congress Working President Eshwar Khandre in a tweet said he spoke to the MLA over phone and that "the confidence in his voice has given me belief that he will be back victorious in the fight against COVID". 

IIT Madras develops nano-coated filter that can be used in masks for COVID-19 warriors

This filter also has defence applications and other places where air filtration of submicron particles is required. It is in the process of being field tested in practical applications. This filter media has been fabricated by a nylon-based polymer coating on cellulose paper and was developed through the electrospinning process, the statement said. After validation from field testing, it will be recommended for bulk manufacturing through industry collaborations by the institution.

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Barring final semester PG exams, Kerala Varsity postpones all examinations

WATCH | Coronavirus is airborne, claim 239 scientists in an open letter to WHO

279 more personnel of Maharashtra Police test positive for coronavirus

279 police personnel of Maharashtra Police tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the force to 5,454 out of which 1,078 cases are active. A total of 70 police personnel have died so far: Police  

COVID outings for maskless selfies

UP records 933 new coronavirus cases

In the last 24 hours, 933 new COVID19 positive cases and 24 deaths have been reported in the state. There are 8,718 active cases, 19,109 discharges so far and 809 patients have succumbed to the infection:UP Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Awanish Awasthi 

August 15 target for Covid vaccine launch unfeasible, says scientists’ body

Indian Academy of Sciences, a Bengaluru-based body of scientists, says the ICMR target to launch a coronavirus vaccine by August 15 is "unfeasible" and "unrealistic" 

I-T dept extends PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline till March 2021

Understanding & keeping in mind the times that we are in, we have extended deadlines. PAN-AADHAAR linking can be done till 31st March, 2021: Income Tax Department, Government of India 

India's Positivity Rate at 6.73%

Union Government has emphasized on increasing testing, prompt contact tracing and timely clinical management of the COVID19 cases. The national Positivity Rate stands at 6.73% : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  

Health workers sanitise Vidhana Soudha after cop tests COVID-19 positive

COVID-19 positive journalist attempts suicide in Delhi

A COVID-19 positive patient allegedly ends life by jumping off the 4th floor of AIIMS Trauma Centre, today. His condition is critical and he's admitted in ICU: Delhi Police 

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E-pass mandatory to enter Punjab

Process of e-registration for all travellers to Punjab has been made mandatory from midnight today: State government 

Hyderabad techie's agony continues as Arogya Setu, health officials disagree on his COVID-19 status

The patient who did not want to reveal his identity stated that he had given his samples for testing on June 18, a week after his elderly father tested positive for COVID. The five-member family went to the Amberpet Government School and gave the samples and have not received any status update since.

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Surge in coronavirus cases, citizens must do their bit now: Bengaluru based doctor

Post-lockdown lift has caused an increase in the number of cases. Of course, no one can be in lockdown forever. It is also necessary to have citizens exposed to the virus to develop immunity. Though the number of cases is on the rise, the mortality rate in Karnataka in particular and India, in general, has been significantly lower in contrast with the western countries such as the USA, says Dr Murali Chakravarthy.

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Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa launches 'Nekar Samman Yojane'

Direct transfer of Rs 2,000 financial assistance to the bank accounts of 19,744 weavers in the first phase.

Gwalior administration's 'special punishment' for violators of COVID-19 norms

People found without mask or violating COVID-19 prevention guidelines at public places in Gwalior will have to work as volunteers in hospitals and police check-posts for 3 days: Official 

Karnataka mandates 14-day home quarantine for outsiders

COVID-19 tally surges past 2000 in Vellore district with 166 fresh cases

As many as 166 fresh cases were added on Monday to the tally of the district, which has risen to 2,099. Sunday (118) and Saturday (103) also reported above 100 new cases pushing the graph upwards. “Today, 166 new COVID cases have been reported in Vellore district. The total case count has now increased to 2,099,” T Manivannan, Deputy Director of Health Services, told The New Indian Express.

Rapid antigen test undertaken in Delhi

COVID-19 cases in Bihar cross 12000

Bihar reports 276 more COVID19 positive cases today, taking the total number of positive cases to 12,140: State Health Department 

Hyundai records over 15 lakh visitors on its online car sales platform

With the 'Click To Buy' online sales platform, that integrates over 600 dealerships, the auto major is offering a complete end-to-end online car buying solution that enables customers to purchase cars from the convenience and safety of their homes,

More Indians to return from Pakistan

Bengaluru flower show under COVID shadow

Kejriwal urges hospitals to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma

  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to hospitals to counsel their COVID-19 patients to donate plasma after 14 days of recovery from the disease.
  • Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister said that there has been a spike in demand for plasma over the past 4-5 days, after the opening of a plasma bank in Delhi.

BJP leader Sambit Patra donates Plasma

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Himachal tally crosses 1000 mark

COVID-19 cases reach 1069 in Himachal Pradesh, of which 321 cases are active and 724 have recovered. The death toll stands at 9: State Health Department.

24,248 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours pushes India's tally close to seven-lakh mark, over one crore tests done so far

According to the Monday morning update of the Union Health Ministry, a single-day jump of 24,248 COVID-19 cases pushed India's tally to 6,97,413. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

24,248 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours pushes India's tally close to seven-lakh mark, over one crore tests done so far

According to the Monday morning update of the Union Health Ministry, a single-day jump of 24,248 COVID-19 cases pushed India's tally to 6,97,413. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

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Tests in India cross one crore mark

Tests in India cross the 1 crore (10 million) mark. 1,00,04,101 tests conducted as of 11 am today: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) official.

News from Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court has called concerned officials from both Central and Delhi Government over a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging nurses in private hospitals and nursing homes are not being provided proper personal protection equipment (PPE) and masks.

456 new cases in Odisha

99 test positive in Rajasthan in last 24 hours

Delhi testing model way forward for other states?

Jharkhand temple closed

Thiruvananthapuram lockdown kicks in

Three fishermen who returned from Iran test COVID-19 positive

WATCH | Kerala government makes facemask, social distancing mandatory for one year

More than 24,000 new cases and 400 deaths in last 24 hours

India reports a spike of 24,248 new COVID-19 cases and 425 deaths in the last 24 hours. Positive cases stand at 6,97,413 including 2,53,287 active cases, 4,24,433 cured/discharged/migrated & 19,693 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

WATCH | India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate 'COVAXIN' set for phase I, II human trials

Three hotels serving as COVID care facilities in Delhi delinked from hospitals over low occupancy

Hotel Piccadilly at Janakpuri district centre, Taj Vivanta in Dwarka, Pride Plaza in Aerocity, and Welcome in Dwarka sector 10 were attached with hospitals closest to them in mid-June to serve as extended facilities for COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Railways in talks with states to bring back Dedicated Freight Corridor workers; 7000 return to sites

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation Limited (DFCCIL), the implementing agency of the project, has till now managed to get back 7,000 labourers, taking the number of workers at sites to 22,000 from 15,000. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Delhi's first female plasma donor says more women should come forward; no reason to hesitate

20-year-old journalism student and resident of Rohini in north-west Delhi, tested positive for coronavirus on May 30. Her brother was diagnosed on May 25. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Delhi’s patient zero narrates how he dealt with COVID-19 social stigma attached to his name

The 45-year-old, who lives in Mayur Vihar II, holds the dubious tag of being the national capital’s coronavirus patient zero. While each passing day makes that period of time seem like a distant memory, the social stigma attached to his name lives on to this very day. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

India just few short of achieving landmark of one crore COVID-19 sample tests

The total number of samples tested up to 5th July is 99,69,662 of which 1,80,596 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

183 new cases in J&K

183 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, 51 from Jammu division and 132 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases stands at 8429 including 3042 actives cases, 5255 recoveries and 132 deaths.

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Latest Gujarat numbers

Gujarat reported 725 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths in last 24 hours, taking the state's case tally to 36,123 including 25,900 recoveries and 1,945 deaths.

41 new cases in Manipur

41 new COVID-19 cases reported in Manipur in the last late 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 1,366 of which 677 are active.

457 new cases in Haryana

457 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths reported in Haryana on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 17005 and death toll to 265: State Health Department.

53 new cases in Jharkhand

53 new COVID-19 cases and 5 recoveries reported in Jharkhand on Sunday. The total number of cases now stands at 2807, of which 743 are active cases. 2045 patients have recovered so far. The death toll is at 19: Jharkhand Health Department.

50 new cases in Goa

Goa reported 73 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, taking number of active cases to 853. Recovery rate among the patients stands at 50 per cent in the state: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

COVID patient escapes from Mangaluru hospital

A COVID-19 patient escaped from a hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka on late Sunday night: Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Vikas Kumar.

735 new cases in Assam

735 new COVID-19 positive cases have been detected on Sunday, out of which 552 from Guwahati city. Total number of cases rise to 11736 including 7433 discharged cases, 4286 active cases and 14 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Update from Chandigarh Airport

Distressing news from Hyderabad

List of other historical monuments which will remain closed in Agra

Agra Fort, Akbar tomb in Sikandra and others to remain closed untill further orders as they fall in 'buffer zone' areas: Agra DM.

Migrant workers going back to their workplaces

Visuals from outside Kashi Viswanath Temple

Taj Mahal to remain closed even as other ASI monuments reopen across country today

One more death in Tamil Nadu

COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Triple lockdown announced in Thiruvananthapuram as cases rise

After rise in Covid cases through local contact, the Kerala government on Sunday announced triple lockdown in the capital city for next one week, shutting down the city. The triple lockdown will come into effect from Monday 6 am. (READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE)

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