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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | UP government announces lockdown from 10 pm on July 10 to 5 am on July 13

The number of recoveries stands at 4,76,377, while there are 2,69,789 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country.
For representational purpose. (File | EPS)
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India saw a record single-day surge of 24,879 coronavirus infections which pushed the nationwide COVID-19 caseload to 7,67,296 on Thursday, while the death toll climbed to 21,129 with 487 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The number of recoveries stands at 4,76,377, while there are 2,69,789 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country, the updated data at 8 am showed.

"Around 62.08 per cent of patients have recovered so far," an official said.

The total number of confirmed cases included foreigners.

Of the 487 deaths, 198 are from Maharashtra, 64 from Tamil Nadu, 54 from Karnataka, 48 from Delhi, 23 from West Bengal, 18 from Uttar Pradesh, 16 from Gujarat, 12 from Andhra Pradesh, 11 from Telangana, 10 from Rajasthan, seven from Madhya Pradesh, six each from Jammu and Kashmir and Odisha, three each from Bihar, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana and two from Assam.

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura conducted the first ever Plasma for COVID patients—a medical procedure, doctors are using to treat novel Coronavirus diseases across the globe: SKIMS, Srinagar

DCGI asks manufacturers to take steps to prevent black-marketing, overpricing of COVID-19 drugs

In order to prevent black-marketing and overpricing of COVID-19 drugs such as Remdesivir, India's drugs regulator DCGI has asked manufacturers to set up a helpline for patients and also put on their websites details of distributors and supply chain.

COVID-19 situation in Delhi has improved, says Centre; recovery rate stands at 76 per cent

The COVID-19 situation in the national capital has shown improvement in recent days in both recovery and doubling rates, the Union Home Ministry said on Thursday, while 2,187 fresh cases were reported and the city's coronavirus tally rose to 1,07,051.

Delhi govt directs hospitals to appoint nodal officers for plasma requisition

Hospitals in Delhi have been directed to appoint nodal officers for requisition, coordination and issuance of plasma from the 'plasma bank' recently set up at a state-run facility here, officials said. Delhi Chief Arvind Kejriwal on July 2 had inaugurated a first-of-its-kind 'plasma bank' at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) for the benefit of COVID-19 patients and urged those who have recovered from this disease to donate plasma for other patients.

Record spike of 861 takes Gujarat's COVID-19 tally beyond 39,000

Gujarat reported its highest single-day spike of 861 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, which pushed its overall tally beyond the 39,000-mark, the state health department said. The case count in the state now stands at 39,280, it said. Fifteen patients succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, that took the state's death toll to 2,010, the department said in a statement.

UP imposes lockdown in the state from 10 pm tomorrow till 5 am on 13th July

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Jammu and Kashmir updates

TN colleges allowed to collect fees in three instalments for current academic year

The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court on Thursday that it has allowed self-financing colleges to collect fees for the present academic year in three instalments. Private schools and colleges in the state had challenged the government order that prohibited them from collecting fees due to the pandemic lockdown. (READ MORE)

Hit by COVID-19 lockdown, Indian Railways freezes job recruitment

India's largest employer, Indian Railways, has decided not to fill any new posts across the country. The move comes following the economic hit COVID-19 has delivered. Last November, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had announced that the Railways had commenced the process to fill around 2.93 lakh posts. (READ MORE)For representational purpose. (Photo | PTI)

Karnataka updates

Tamil Nadu tally stands at 1.26 lakh, samples tested inches towards 15 lakh mark

Fresh COVID-19 cases again breached the 4,000 mark in Tamil Nadu after a gap of three days and 65 deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the tally to 1.26 lakh and the toll to 1,765. Though the state's daily count of fresh cases soared to 4,231, the downtrend in the fresh infections in the state capital continued with the addition of only 1,216 cases.

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Assam reports two more COVID-19 fatalities, death toll rises to 24

Assam reported two more COVID-19 fatalities on Thursday, pushing the death toll due to the infection in the state to 24, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Amid COVID-19 scare,Intermediate 2nd year supplementary exams cancelled in Telangana

The Telangana government on Thursday announced cancellation of the intermediate second year supplementary exams and declared every student passed. Education Minister PSabitha Indra Reddy said as many as 1.47 lakh students, who were supposed to appear for the exams, are considered passed and they can now collect their marksheets at their respective colleges by July 31.

Process on to decide about PG MD, MS course exams: Maharashtra government to Bombay HC

The Maharashtra government on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that it was in the process of taking a decision on conducting final year exams for the post-graduate MD and MS courses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi court grants bail to 76 foreigners from 8 countries

A Delhi court Thursday granted bail to 76 foreign nationals from 8 countries who were chargesheeted for attending Markaz at Nizamuddin here by allegedly violating visa conditions, indulging in missionary activities illegally and violating government guidelines, issued in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. (READ MORE)

Recovery rate increases to 62.09% today

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has increased to 62.09% today: Government of India

The number of recovered cases is 1.75 times the number of active cases: Government of India

The number of recovered cases has overshot the number of COVID19 active cases by 2,06,588. The number of recovered cases is 1.75 times (almost twice) the number of active cases: Government of India

Chandigarh reports 16 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours

15th meeting of India-EU summit will be held in virtual mode on 15 July: MEA

15th meeting of India-EU summit will be held in virtual mode on 15 July. It'll be co-chaired by PM, President of European Council&President of European Commission. summit will review India-EU cooperation, also expected to discuss developments around COVID: Anurag Srivastava, MEA

Kerala government to help Travancore, Cochin Devaswom boards tide over lockdown crisis

The TDB suffered losses worth Rs 200 crore since March 25. Following the relaxation of lockdown measures, 1,248 temples under the board had allowed entry of devotees for a brief period starting from June 9. However, a week later, the ban was reinstated following criticism from various quarters. (READ MORE)

401 COVID-19 patients recover in Odisha

India has not yet reached community transmission stage, says government

Amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, the government on Thursday said India has not yet reached the community transmission stage of COVID-19 and asserted that there have been localised outbreaks in some geographical areas. The Centre's assertion came on a day India registered a record single-day surge of 24,879 COVID-19 cases, taking the caseload to 7,67,296.

Kerala Coronavirus Update

Karnataka approves enhancing contingency fund limit to Rs 500 crore due to COVID

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday gave its approval for "The Karnataka Contingency Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2020" to enhance the contingency fund limit to Rs 500 crore in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kids employed as daily wage labourers during COVID-19 lockdown, reveals survey

According to a survey, 26% boys in Mysuru, 29% in Dharwad (including 9% girls) and 13% in Bengaluru (including 4% girls) have been employed as daily wage labourers during the period of the lockdown (March to June). The children employed as daily wage labourers were high school students. (READ MORE)

India, UAE allow their airlines to carry people on both legs of charter flights between Jul 12-26

India and the UAE have agreed to allow their airlines to carry eligible passengers on both legs of their charter flights between the two countries to be operated from July 12 to July 26, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Thursday.

CM said he will seek revocation of the July 6 MHA orders: Punjab CMO

Chief Minister said he will seek revocation of the July 6 MHA orders on compulsory conduct of final terms exams in the universities/colleges by September, and withdrawal of the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines accordingly: Punjab Chief Minister's Office

CM said that he will write to PM Modi, HM Amit Shah seeking cancellation of exams: Punjab CMO

Terming the COVID situation in the state non-conducive to conduct of exams, Punjab CM Capt Amarinder said that he will write to PM Modi & Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking cancellation of exams in universities & colleges in the interest and safety of the students: Punjab CMO

Nine new COVID19 positive cases reported in Dharavi

Nine new COVID19 positive cases reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today; the total number of positive cases in the area is now 2347 and 86 deaths: BMC

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Air pollution increases risk of COVID-19, deaths: Study

Air pollution in Bengaluru is linked to the loss of an estimated 6,300 lives in the first half of 2020 and 3.7 per cent decline in the city's annual GDP despite strictly enforcing COVID-19 related lockdown, a study has revealed.

WHO has also not provided any standard definition of localised outbreak: Rajesh Bhushan

Till 8th July, 6,79,831 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Delhi: Punya Salila Srivastava

Till 8th July, 6,79,831 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Delhi, that means 35,780 tests per 10 lakh people. Over 20,000 tests are being conducted daily: Punya Salila Srivastava, Joint Secy, Home Ministry

17 more deaths, over 1,200 fresh COVID-19 cases in UP

Uttar Pradesh reported 17 more deaths and over 1,200 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, taking the state's infection tally to 32,362. So far, 862 deaths have been reported in the state, Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said.

SC dismisses plea on claim about therapy to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea which claimed that Soap Aroma Aerosol Action Preventive Therapy (SAAPT) mask was useful and would help in saving the world from COVID-19 pandemic.

395 policemen have tested positive in Bengaluru since outbreak of COVID-19

Bringing to the fore the dangers frontline workers face in combating the deadly coronavirus, 395 policemen have tested positive for the infection since the outbreak of the pandemic in Bengaluru. This includes five deaths, Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (Administration) Hemant Nimbalkar told.

Central team visits COVID-19 facilities in TN, holds discussion with Minister

A central team led by a senior official of the Union Health and Family Welfare department reviewed the pandemic situation in the city on Thursday. Led by Additional Secretary of union health and family welfare department Aarti Ahuja, the team held discussions with state Health Minister Dr C Vijaya Baskar and senior officials.

Meghalaya's COVID-19 case load crosses 100-mark

Meghalaya's COVID-19 caseload crossed the 100-mark on Thursday with five more persons testing positive for the infection, officials said. Two of the new patients are BSF personnel. The northeastern state's virus count now stands at 104, they said.

Indore COVID-19 crosses 5000-mark, death toll reaches 255

The number of COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district rose to 5,043 after 45 more people tested positive for the disease in last 24 hours, a health official said on Thursday.

COVID-19 situation in Delhi shows 'remarkable' improvement: MHA

With a recovery rate of over 72 per cent and doubling rate of nearly 30 days, the COVID-19 situation in the national capital has shown remarkable improvement in recent days, the Union Home Ministry said Thursday.

District Judge of Karkardooma District Court tests positive for COVID-19

District and Sessions Judge of Karkardooma District courts complex has tested positive for COVID-19, said a circular on Thursday. According to the circular issued by Administrative Officer Renu Sharma, District Judge Deepak Jagotra tested positive for COVID-19 contagion on July 8 and has gone into home quarantine for 14 days.

Involve citizens in fight against coronavirus in Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said all cities in the state should set up 'corona vigilance committees',to involve participation of citizens in the fight against COVID-19 and help the local administration in monitoring the ground situation.

COVID innovation by railway engineer: device in pocket to remind people of social distancing

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a Southern Railway Signal & Telecommunication engineer has developed a device to remind people to maintain at least a three metre distance from each other. The device can fit into a pocket or a small purse, can be attached with ID cards and can also be used along with a wristwatch.

Tripura's COVID-19 tally rises to 1774 with 57 new cases

Tripura reported 57 fresh cases of COVID-19, raising the state's tally to 1,774, officials said on Thursday. Of the fresh cases, 22 were reported from Gomati district, 10 each from Sepahijala and Tripura West, nine from Khowai, five from Tripura North and one from Tripura South, they said. (READ MORE)

87-yr-old woman, her nonagenarian husband in Delhi defeat COVID-19

An octogenarian woman in Delhi and her 90-year-old husband suffering from Alzheimer's disease have recovered from the coronavirus infection and discharged from hospital. Doctors at a city hospital where the elderly couple were treated said that their recovery from COVID-19 in the face of high mortality rate in the older population globally due to the infection is a ray of hope to other patients.

High Court stays Karnataka government's order banning online classes

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the Karnataka government's order banning conduct of online classes by schools stating that banning it encroaches upon the Fundamental Right to Life and Education.

Ministers to be appointed as in-charge for each zone in Bengaluru for COVID management

Amid spike in COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Thursday decided to appoint ministers as in-charge for each zone in the city, aimed at effectively managing the pandemic.

COVID-19: This Odisha man spreads awareness by revamping damaged bikes

We are testing more than 2.6 Lakhs of samples per day: ICMR Senior scientist

The number of tests has increased, on an average, we are testing more than 2.6 Lakhs of samples per day. We hope to see a further rise by the use of the antigen test: ICMR Senior scientist Nivedita Gupta

We have 15 deaths per million population whereas we have countries where it is 40 times as much: Rajesh Bhushan

Today we have 538 cases per mn population, it's as per WHO situation report. Case per mn population in some countries are at least 16-17 times more than what it is in India. We have 15 deaths per mn population whereas we have countries where it is 40 times as much: Rajesh Bhushan

India has been able to manage COVID-19 relatively well: Rajesh Bhushan

We are the second-most populous country of the world. Despite a population of 1.3 Billion people, India has been able to manage COVID-19 relatively well. If you look at cases per million population it still remains amongst lowest in the world: Rajesh Bhushan, OSD, Ministry of Health

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No benefit of COVID-19 vaccine if it is made after 2 years: Dr Nivedita Gupta

Two BSF jawans test positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram

Two BSF jawans have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram's Serchhip district in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally in the state to 203, an official said on Thursday. The jawans had recently returned from Dholcherra in neighbouring Assam. (READ MORE)

Eight Senior IAS officers deputed to supervise COVID cases

In last 24 hours, 1,248 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in UP

In the last 24 hours, 1,248 new #COVID19 positive cases have been reported. Active cases in the State stand at 10,373. A total of 21,127 have been discharged after recovering from the disease. The death toll stands at 862: Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad

AIIMS will close down its OPD from July 10th

Here's list of contained wards under Tirupati municipality

We're considering to increase number of labs, technicians: Karnataka Health Minister

Bihar reports 704 new COVID-19 positive cases today

Bihar reports 704 new #COVID19 positive cases today, taking the total number of cases to 13,978. Number of recovered cases stand at 9,541: State Health Department

Thousands of Indian students planning to study abroad set to miss the bus this year

Covid-19 pandemic seems to have derailed the dreams of thousands of Indians looking to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees abroad this year. (READ MORE)

Telangana now using rapid antibody kits to boost its low COVID-19 testing capacity

In a major development that will help Telangana increase its COVID-19 testing capacity which is one of the lowest in the country, the state has started using Rapid Antibody Test (RAT) kits. (READ MORE)

Delhi couple was caught visiting Dharamshala by producing fake COVID-19 negative certificates

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asks officials to ramp up testing in state

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed that 40,000 tests should be conducted in the state per day to trace the spread of coronavirus. Around 35,000 tests are being conducted per day in the state till now. With COVID-19 cases rising in Jhansi, Kanpur and Varanasi, the chief minister said a team of specialists doctors should be sent to the three districts.

Delhi Police ASI dies after testing positive for COVID-19

A 53-year-old assistant sub-inspector of Delhi Police died on Thursday morning at a hospital here, weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. Jeevan Singh, posted at Delhi Police's Special branch, was attached with the Motor Transport section of the department, they said.

Odisha reports highest single-day spike of 577 COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 11,201

Odisha on Thursday reported its highest single-day spike of 577 COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 11,201, while four more deaths pushed the toll to 52, a health department official said. Ganjam district reported three deaths and Bhadrak one, he said.

Eight states account for 90 pc active coronavirus cases in India: GoM on COVID-19 informed

Eight states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Karnataka and Telangana, account for around 90 per cent of the active COVID-19 cases in the country and 80 per cent of the active cases have been reported from 49 districts, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was informed on Thursday.

8-day 'total lockdown' in Assam's Golaghat town from Thursday evening

The Assam government has decided to impose a "total lockdown" in Golaghat town from Thursday evening for eight days to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The restrictions in Golaghat Municipal Board area will be in place from 7 pm on Thursday to prevent further spread of the virus, he said.

HC directs Delhi University to give schedule of final year UG exams

The Delhi High Court Thursday directed Delhi University to file an affidavit detailing the schedule of final year undergraduate exams which have been postponed from July 10 to beyond August 15. (READ MORE)

WATCH | Story of a cab driver's grit amid pandemic times

Government's statement on COVID-19 situation in India

The global comparison between the five most affected countries clearly depicted that India has one of the lowest cases per million (538) and deaths per million (15) compared the global average of 1453 and 68.7, respectively: Government of India.

Calcutta HC to remain closed for three days

Judicial and administrative works at Calcutta High Court to remain suspended from 10th July to 13th July, to conduct sanitisation in the three buildings of the Court.

PM Modi addresses again, this time in India Global Week 2020

  • India remains one of the most open economies in the world. We are laying a red carpet for all global companies to come and establish their presence in India. Very few countries will offer the kind of opportunities India does today. Vaccines made in India are responsible for 2/3rd of the vaccine needs of the world's children.

  • Today also our companies are active in international efforts for development and production of COVID-19 vaccine. I'm certain that India will have an important role in developing and in scaling up production of the vaccine once it is discovered.

  • The pandemic has once again shown that India's pharma industry is an asset not just for India but for the entire world. It has played a leading role in reducing the cost of medicines, especially for developing countries.

  • When India talks of revival it's revival with care, with compassion, which is sustainable both for environment and economy. Indians have the spirit to achieve what is believed to be impossible. No wonder that in India, we are already seeing green-shoots of economic recovery In these times, it is natural to talk about revival.

  • It is equally natural to link global revival and India. There is faith that the story of global revival will have India playing a leading role World over, you have seen the contribution of India's talent-force.

  • Who can forget the Indian tech industry and tech professionals. They have been showing the way for decades. India is a power-house of talent that is eager to contribute.

    • Latest Andhra numbers

    Panic buying ensues in Bengal markets ahead of lockdown in containment zones

    People resorted to panic buying in several markets of West Bengal on Thursday disregarding social distancing norms, ahead of the imposition of a total lockdown in the containment zones in the state.

    Seven more COVID-19 deaths in Rajasthan

    Rajasthan reported seven more COVID-19 deaths and 149 fresh cases of coronavirus infection on Thursday, taking the death toll to 489 and total tally to 22,212, officials said. There are 4,846 active cases in the state. While three deaths were reported in Pali, two were in Jodhpur, one each in Nagaur and Udaipur.

    ITDC signs MoU with AIIMS to strengthen COVID-19 protocols for its properties

    The ITDC has signed an MoU with the AIIMS to strengthen health protocols and monitor the COVID-19 preventive practices across all its properties, including hotels, a statement from the PSU under the tourism ministry said on Thursday.

    166 new COVID-19 cases in Aurangabad, dist tally reaches 7,504

    The number of coronavirus cases rose to 7,504 in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district on Thursday after 166 more people tested positive for the disease, officials said. Among the fresh cases, 101 were reported from the city and 65 from rural parts of the district.

    Arrested Assam activist Akhil Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19, says his legal counsel

    Arrested Assam activist Akhil Gogoi has tested positive for COVID-19, his legal counsel Santanu Barthakur said on Thursday. “He has tested positive. I just received the news that he has tested positive for COVID-19,” Barthakur told The New Indian Express. It, however, could not be officially confirmed. (READ MORE)

    Update from Karnataka

    Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa calls State Ministers, MPs, MLAs and Corporators from Bengaluru for a meeting at Palace Grounds to discuss COVID-19 management in the city.

    Himachal tally crosses 1100

    Number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1101 in Himachal Pradesh, active cases stand at 256. Total 821 patients have recovered so far. Death toll stands at nine.

    No award ceremonies in Andhra

    Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan downplays COVID-19 fears

  • During our discussions today, experts again stated that there is no community transmission in India. There may be some localised pockets where transmission is high but as a country, there's no community transmission.

  • We are seeing on TV that India has become the third most COVID-19 affected country. It is necessary to see this in correct perspective, we are a country with the second highest population in the world. Our cases per million are 538, while world average is 1,453.

    • WATCH | Tamil Nadu news bulletin

    49 new cases in Puducherry; death toll climbs to 16 after two more people succumb to COVID-19

    All the 49 new cases are in Puducherry region, said Minister for Health Malladi Krishna Rao. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Union HRD Minister on CBSE cutting key chapters in Social sciences and economics

    Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi tests negative for COVID-19

    Health Minister Maddi Krishna Rao said, 'COVID-19 tests were done for 37 people in the Raj Nivas out of which one person working in the IT wing has tested positive.' (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    PM Modi hails UP's efforts against COVID-19 pandemic

    A huge country like Brazil, with a similar population to Uttar Pradesh, has suffered around 65,000 deaths due to COVID-19. While in Uttar Pradesh, around 800 people have lost their lives, it means many lives have been saved in the state: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Centre to come up with database of tribal migrant workers for livelihood generation amid pandemic

    The decision was communicated to states. However, the process to collate data from states has been challenging so far and the progress on it has been slow, said an official of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Delhi government comes up with 'Nodal Officer' system to coordinate 'Plasma Donation' efforts

    PM Modi addresses Varanasi. Here is what he has to say on COVID-19 situation in India

  • This is the month of Sawan, in such a situation speaking with the people from Varanasi seems like a visit to Lord Bholenath. This is the blessing of Lord Bholenath that even during COVID-19 crisis, our Varanasi is filled with enthusiasm.

  • 100 years ago, a similar pandemic happened, it is said that back then the population was not this big in India. Even then, at that time, India was one of the countries which had the most deaths.

  • That is why whole world was concerned for India this time. Experts were raising questions on India, saying this time also the situation will get worse but what happened? Uttar Pradesh, a state with population 23-24 crores, with support of its people overcame all these apprehensions.

    • 577 new cases in Odisha

    GoM meeting starts under chairmanship of Union Health Minister

    Latest Rajasthan numbers

    India registers its highest daily case count in last 24 hours

    India reports the highest single-day spike of 24879 new COVID-19 cases and 487 deaths in the last 24 hours. Positive cases stand at 767296 including 269789 active cases, 476378 cured/discharged/migrated & 21129 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    CSIR DG on COVID being airbourne

    78 new cases in Jharkhand

    78 new COVID-19 positive cases and 66 recoveries have been reported in Jharkhand on Wednesday. Total number of cases rise to 3134 including 2170 recovered/discharged cases: State Health Department.

    Nearly 700 new cases in Assam in last 24 hours

    696 new COVID-19 cases detected on Wednesday, 423 from Guwahati city. Total number of cases rise to 14032 including 8726 discharged cases, 5281 active cases and 22 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    Gym owners, trainers across India continue to protest

    Case against ambulance provider in Pune for overcharging a patient

    FIR registered against Pune Sanjeevani ambulance services at Bibvewadi police station on a complaint by RTO (Regional Transport Office), Pune for overcharging a patient. Case registered under section 420 of IPC: Pune City Police.

    Close to 2.7 lakh samples were tested on Wednesday

    A total of 1,07,40,832 samples tested for COVID-19 till 8th July. Of these, 2,67,061 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

    Strict lockdown in Bengal from Thursday 5 pm as state reports highest single-day spike of nearly 1,000 COVID-19 cases

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attributed the surging coronavirus cases to the rise in the number of laboratories testing samples of suspected COVID-19 patients. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Pune district adds record 1,618 COVID-19 cases; 25 more die

    Pune district reported 1,618 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - highest single-day spike - taking the count to 32,596 on Wednesday, while 25 more patients died due to the infection, a health official said. The death toll reached 944 with 25 more patients succumbing to the infection during the same period, he said.

    Delirium, rare brain inflammation, stroke linked to COVID-19 complications: Study

    Neurological complications of COVID-19 may include delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, according to a study which says some of these symptoms may not be a direct consequence of the novel coronavirus infection but due to the immune system acting on healthy cells. (READ MORE)

    Indian Navy completes Operation Samudra Setu by repatriating nearly 4,000 Indians from 3 countries

    The Indian Navy on Wednesday said it has completed Operation Samudra Setu, which began on May 5, by bringing nearly 4,000 Indians back home from three countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    Ambulance charges Rs 8,000 for a 7-kilometer ride, case registered

    The Pune district administration on Wednesday filed a case against an ambulanceservice provider in the city for overcharging a COVID-19 patient. The ambulance service charged a patient Rs 8,000 for a seven-km ride on June 25, said District Collector Naval Kishore Ram.

    Assam sees record one-day jump of six coronavirus deaths

    Assam on Wednesday reported its highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day as six people succumbed to the disease, taking the coronavirus toll to 22 while the tally reached 13,336, Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

    Karnataka updates

    Telangana updates

    Spicejet offers COVID-19 hospitalisation insurance to passengers

    SpiceJet passengers can now avail an insurance cover for COVID-19 hospitalisation by paying a minimum premium of Rs 443, the airline said on Wednesday. "This insurance has no restrictions on room or ICU rent. This implies there is no limit on ICU charges or room rent until the insured sum lasts," it said.SpiceJet flight (Photo | PTI)

    Delhi updates

    COVID victim cremated by another's family as 2 bodies swapped at AIIMS

    Moments before the body of 35-year-old Anjum was to be buried, Sharif Khan decided to have one last look at his sister who succumbed to the novel coronavirus. However, he received a rude shock when the corpse lying in a body bag beside the freshly dug grave turned out to be someone else's. (READ MORE)

    The doubling time for COVID-19 cases data in Chennai may indicate low transmission

    The data on the doubling time for COVID-19 cases in the city, especially in the zones including Royapuram and Tondiarpet, may indicate that the transmission is low in several areas in the city which were earlier considered a challenge by the state government and the city corporation.

    Gujarat records highest single-day spike of 783 COVID-19 cases

    Gujarat reported 783 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the highest single-day spike, taking the count to 38,419, while the death toll inched towards the 2,000-mark, the state health department said. The state reported the death of 16 coronavirus patients, taking the total fatalities to 1,995, it said. 

    Spike in COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru, Hyderabad causes concern

    The sharp spurt in the number of coronavirus cases in Bengaluru and Hyderabad since relaxations in lockdown curbs last month is causing concern for managers of the two southern cities. In the first seven days of this month alone, Bengaluru has added over 6,800 cases while the Telangana capital more than 9,000 infections with officials attributing it largely to movement of people consequent to easing of restrictions.

    Coimbatore sweet shop selling special mysurpak as 'COVID-19 cure' sealed

    A sweet shop selling 'special mysurpak' with 19 herbal ingredients claiming that it would cure coronavirus in just three days was sealed on Wednesday by Food Safety Department officials. The shop owner had put out advertisements through pamphlets, saying that the 'photo speed corona cure mysurpak' with 19 herbs would cure COVID-19 patients in three days and a daily consumption by others would boost their immunity. (READ MORE)

    WATCH | Madurai hotel's new attraction, 'mask parotta'

    Odisha receives 20,000 rapid antigen test kits

    Rate of recovery continues to increase, touches 61.53% on Wednesday

    Highest single day spike of 301 new cases in Kerala

    Dosas, fish, flowers: Sex workers look to other means of livelihood amid COVID-19 pandemic

     The pandemic has most definitely brought hardships to the unorganised sector in Karnataka -- and that includes sex workers. With no help from the state government, sex workers are now looking at other means of sustaining themselves. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Dosas, fish, flowers: Sex workers look to other means of livelihood amid COVID-19 pandemic

     The pandemic has most definitely brought hardships to the unorganised sector in Karnataka -- and that includes sex workers. With no help from the state government, sex workers are now looking at other means of sustaining themselves. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Patna to observe 7-day lockdown from July 10 as Covid-19 cases spike

    Keeping in view the growing number of coronavirus cases, the Bihar government has announced a seven-day lockdown in the capital city from July 10. The district administration took this decision after 235 Covid-19 positive cases reported from the city on Wednesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Tamil Nadu reports 3756 new cases

    15-year-old Udupi boy kills himself after not being allowed to go out due to quarantine

    A 15-year-old boy from Gundmi near Saligrama in Udupi district who was under home quarantine allegedly killed himself on Monday. He was found hanging from the ceiling in his house.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Jharkhand CM under scanner after cabinet colleague, MLA test positive for Covid-19

    Hemant Soren is under scanner for Covid-19 as one of his Cabinet colleagues Mithlesh Thakur and JMM MLA Mathura Mahto were tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday. Soren, along with his Principal Secretary and Press Advisor, has put himself in home quarantine as they had come in contact with Thakur and Mahto recently. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Government doctor succumbs to COVID-19 in Guntur, 40 staff at hospital tested

    The doctor was working at the a government hospital in the district and tested positive one week ago. Officials said a resident of the apartment complex where the doctor was staying tested positive recently. Tests of the resident's contacts were conducted during which the doctor also tested positive. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Active cases in Chennai reduces to 31%

    Another Tamil Nadu Minister tests positive

     (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Puducherry Raj Nivas sealed for 48 hours

    Puducherry Raj Nivas being disinfected and will remain closed for 48 hours after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 today. The member has no access to Lt Guv. As precaution, Lt Guv and staff attached to her personal office are being tested today: Puducherry Lt Guv's Secretariat.

    More than 1000 new cases in Andhra

    WATCH | Brief Tamil Nadu news bulletin

    India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 7,42,417 as country registers more than 20,000 cases for sixth consecutive day

    The number of recoveries stands at 4,56,830, while there are 2,64,944 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country, the updated data at 8 am showed. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Important news from Odisha regarding lockdown

    Latest Rajasthan numbers

    Delhi deaths to be probed

  • Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought a detailed analytical report from the Delhi government's health secretary on factors responsible for COVID-19 deaths in the city in the last fortnight, officials said.

  • Delhi reported 736 deaths in the last two weeks, with 397 people succumbing to the disease in the first week of July.

  • Officials said the objective of seeking the report is to take all possible measures to reduce coronavirus deaths in the national capital.

  • A total of 3,165 COVID-19 deaths have occurred in Delhi so far.

    • More findings on Kerala COVID-19 deaths

    527 new cases in Odisha

    Centre on monuments reopening

    Chennai's positivity rate comes down

    Delhi government to probe all COVID-19 deaths in national capital

    Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has directed state Health Secretary to share a detailed analysis of factors behind all COVID-19 deaths in the capital in the last two weeks. The objective is to take measures to further reduce deaths in the national capital.

    Master Blaster pads up again, this time for another cause

    'Covaxin' human trial to begin at Patna AIIMS from July 10

    After getting permission from the ICMR, all mandatory preparation to begin the human-trials have been completed within a very short time frame at the Patna –AIIMS. Speaking to TNIE, Superintendent of AIIMS Dr CM Singh said that the human-trails will begin here from July 10 under the constant monitoring of doctors following the guidelines of ICMR. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Over 20,000 cases in India for sixth consecutive day

    India reports a spike of 22,752 new COVID-19 cases and 482 deaths in the last 24 hours. Positive cases stand at 7,42,417 including 2,64,944 active cases, 4,56,831 cured/discharged/migrated and 20,642 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

    Karnataka CM holds emergency Cabinet meeting

    Six Gujarat HC staffers test positive

    Gujarat High Court to remain closed from today till 10th July for sanitisation of the entire premises after six staff members of the High Court registry and one constable from Vigilance Department were found COVID-19 positive.

    70 per cent of active COVID-19 cases by June-end were from just five states: Data

    On June 1, five states — Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — together reported nearly 63% of the total active Covid-19 cases in the country. By the end of Unlock-1, the percentage had gone up to 70. (READ THE FULL STORY HERE)

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

    Close to 2.7 lakh samples were tested in last 24 hours

    A total of 1,04,73,771 samples tested for COVID-19 till date. Of these, 2,62,679 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

    WATCH | COVID-19 infected Hyd doc slapped with bill of 1 lakh for a day, cries for help

    Now Mumbaikars can do COVID-19 tests at private labs with doctors' prescriptions

    Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) amends its COVID-19 testing guidelines, allows people to undergo COVID testing at private labs without any doctor's prescription, issues a list of 17 private labs where they can avail this facility.

    News on Bengal lockdown

    Drugs Controller General writes to states/UTs

    Drugs Controller General in a letter to Drugs Controller of all States/UTs has requested them to instruct their enforcement officials to keep strict vigil on the matter to prevent the black-marketing and sale of the drug Remdesivir Injection above MRP.

    Five day lockdown in Odisha's Ganjam district

    Five-day complete shutdown in all urban areas and five block headquarters of Ganjam (9-13 July), essential services to continue. Screening and other measures to be done in all NACs, Hinjilicut municipality,all block headquarters and Berhampur Municipality from 9-13 July due to rising cases: Ganjam Collector.

    141 new cases in Jharkhand

    Jharkhand records 141 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 3018. The death toll stands at 22: State Health Department.

    Important news from Bihar

    Patna Medical College has withdrawn the order that stated deployment of six doctors, three nurses, and a ventilator at the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

    24 new cases in Tripura

    Out of 1378 samples tested for COVID-19, 24 people have tested positive in the state: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb.

    'Unlock 2.0' guidelines for Ladakh region

    Six new cases in Himachal

    Himachal Pradesh reported six new COVID-19 cases and 27 recoveries on Tueaday. Total number of cases rise to 1083 including 282 active cases, 777 recoveries and nine deaths: State Health Department.

    Latest Assam numbers

    814 new COVID-19 cases detected on Tuesday, 588 from Guwahati city, taking the total number of cases to 13336 including 8329 discharged cases, 4988 active cases and 16 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

    No lockdown in Shillong

    There are rumours and fake news that there is a lockdown in Shillong from July 10th; I would like to clarify that the Government of Meghalaya has taken no such decision: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.

    Lockdown notification in Cuttack

    Update from Rajasthan

    State government directs private schools not to charge fees till they reopen. On April 9 state government had directed private schools to not take advance fee for three months (till June 30), in view of COVID-19 pandemic: School Education Department, Rajasthan Government.

    News from Karnataka's Kalaburagi

    Kalaburagi district administration restricted marriages at public places, convention halls and at homes, in view COVID-19. Deputy Commissioner issued a notification that no permission should be given to marriages except at sub-registrar office in presence of only five signatories.

    COVID-19 positive patient escapes from MP hospital

    Coronavirus: Railway Police ASI tests positive, 69 cases in South Western Railway

    A 47-year-old Assistant Sub Inspector of the Government Railway Police, working at the KSR Bengaluru railway station tested COVID-positive on Tuesday. The railway police station on Platform 6 of the station was sealed for sanitization on Tuesday and all 60 cops asked to remain home quarantined. He is the first railway cop to test positive for the virus. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Story of lockdown woes from Bihar

    COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | 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. (READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE)

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