India registered a record single-day jump of 29,429 COVID-19 cases pushing its tally to 9,36,181 on Wednesday, while the death toll climbed to 24,309 with 582 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data.
For the first time, Karnataka witnessed a record hike in COVID-19 with over 3,000 people testing positive in the last 24 hours. With this, the state tally reached 47,253, making it the state with fourth highest caseload in the country.
Meanwhile, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of at least 99 doctors in the country so far, a majority of whom were general practitioners, the first documentation of the infection's impact on the country's medical professionals by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has revealed.
A doctor and blood bank in the city have joined hands to start a convalescent plasma donation programme. Dr A Mohamed Hakkim, an emergency physician, has established the programme in association with Uyir Thuli Blood Bank.
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#Telangana #COVID19 bulletin (July15):
— TNIE Telangana (@XpressHyderabad) July 15, 2020
Today:
1597 +ve cases
11 deaths
13,642 samples tested
1159 discharged
Total:
39,342 +ve cases
12,958 active cases being treated
386 deaths
25,999 discharged#Hyderabad @Eatala_Rajender @drgsrao @ts_health pic.twitter.com/9pDf4P1okw
The number of coronavirus cases in the central police forces under the command of the Union home ministry have gone over 7,000 with 242 fresh infections being reported on Wednesday, according to the latest data.
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A single-day spike of cases above the 20-mark has been registered in Dharavi after nearly four weeks, according to a senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official.
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My wife and I have both been tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and hence chosen to get ourselves hospitalised. I’m sure we’ll be back all fine! All those who were in close proximity with us please get yourselves tested and remain safe.
— Dhruva Sarja (@DhruvaSarja) July 15, 2020
ಜೈ ಆಂಜನೇಯ 💪🏼
The Bench also directed the state government and the state police chief (SPC)to take all preventive measures to ensure that no processions, agitation, gatherings take place violating the guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority. The state government and SPC should ensure that no political parties violate the guidelines and the court order.
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40 fishermen from various parts of Tamilnadu who were stuck in Iran during the lockdown, reached Chennai Airport from Delhi.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 15, 2020
Express Video | @ddmallick @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/nE58NRJzmt
Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 patients and deaths across India. The mortality rate in Maharashtra is 4.00 per cent with 10,928 deaths and 2,75,640 positive patients.
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3,176 COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka. Rs 5000 incentive will given for plasma donors. 58 Bengaluru hospitals shut due to financial crisis. @DKShivakumar interacted with COVID patients and hospital staff.@preejap13 @vinodkumart brings updates
— TNIE Karnataka (@XpressBengaluru) July 15, 2020
Editing @MeghanaSastry pic.twitter.com/ZudjL8RVIH
Producer Ashiq Usman and his crew pulled off a remarkable feat of sorts when they successfully wrapped up the shooting schedule of a movie that went on the floors at the peak of the COVID pandemic when most people were confined to their homes.
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Delhi conducted more than 22K + tests, 1647 new #COVID19 cases registered.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) July 15, 2020
2463 recovered.
41 deaths.
17K + active cases remain in the city.@NewIndianXpress #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/XUCSVTslU3
To detect infected patients in the vicinity, a group of researchers has discovered a novel device which tracks people having a high temperature within a range of six feet and alerts users.
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Mumbai #Covid_19 update
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 15, 2020
Today, 1390 new positive cases, 62 deaths and 1197 recovery. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard pic.twitter.com/dBwwXPc6pB
However, the positivity rate for the week following the release of the intense lockdown was found to be much lower than during the week preceding it. From June 29 to July 5, the positivity rate was at an average of 20.7 % whereas between July 6 to 12, it was at 14.1%.
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Kerala Covid cases rise at a faster pace. 1200+ cases in last two days and of this 800+ local transmission. @Neethu0807 brings the details.@NewIndianXpress @MSKiranPrakash #COVID19 #Kerala #Tniekerala pic.twitter.com/6h8riTfzlH
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) July 15, 2020
The Chief Minister said several foreign countries which were battered by the virus have now opened up the tourism sector after controlling COVID-19.
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#Odisha Govt caps cost of rapid antigen test by private hospitals & labs at Rs 450 (plus GST as applicable) as specified by @ICMRDELHI for each Standard Q #COVID19 Ag kit. All facilities to conduct the point of care tests. @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/qnUzPVAAT7
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 15, 2020
"Though most of the meetings are held virtually, there is a risk of contracting virus through the staff. So the Chief Minister asked all the ministers to undergo a test," an official said.
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Single-day cases cross 3000-mark for the first time in Karnataka. A whopping 3176 new #COVID19 cases & 87 deaths.
— Anusha Ravi Sood (@anusharavi10) July 15, 2020
1076 discharged while 597 in ICUs
State's tally- 47,253
Active cases - 27,853
Deaths- 928+6
Discharges - 18,466@NewIndianXpress @santwana99 @XpressBengaluru pic.twitter.com/lgMhWy8VfH
The latest Indian Medical Association data shows that nearly 50 of those dead were general practitioners, followed by more than 40 specialists and some residents as well.
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In Maharashtra, total 2,75,640 #COVID__19 positive cases, 10,928 deaths and 1,52,613 recovery. Today, 7975 new cases, 233 deaths and 3606 recovery reported. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 15, 2020
Lately, residents across the city have raised complaints over the mosquito menace, especially in north Chennai, where most people save potable water in pots and drums.
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State Government will give Rs 5000 each as appreciation money to the plasma donors: Dr Sudhakar K, Karnataka Minister for Medical Education (file pic) pic.twitter.com/z8asmY8uev
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
#COVID19 Tamil Nadu update (July 15 – Wednesday)
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) July 15, 2020
Today’s positive cases 4,496 (Total 1,51,820)
Chennai 1,291 (Total 80,961)
Discharged 5,000 (Total 1,02,310)
Death 68 (Total 2,167) @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after one of his cabinet colleagues contracted the infection.
BCG vaccine shall be administered on trial basis for adults aged 60-95, ordered by Hon’ble @CMOTamilNadu. This is aimed at reducing the #Covid mortality rate in Senior people. National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis will start the pilot program soon. #ICMR #Vijayabaskar
— Dr C Vijayabaskar (@Vijayabaskarofl) July 15, 2020
IIT Delhi launches "Corosure" claimed to be world's most affordable COVID-19 diagnostic kit
#CoronaVirusUpdates from #Kerala on #July15
— Dileep V Kumar (@dileepvk_TNIE) July 15, 2020
A new HIGH!
623 new cases of #COVID19.
Of this came from 96 abroad & 76 from other states.
Cases due to contact - 432@xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress
Total recoveries cross 10,000 mark as 612 more #COVID19 patients recover in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 15, 2020
Total cases: 14,898
Cured: 10,476
Ganjam 270
Sundargarh 84
Keonjhar 48
Gajapati 35
Balasore 31
Khurda 28
Nayagarh 25
Jajpur 20
Mayurbhanj 15
Cuttack 10
Koraput 10 @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress
Mamata on Wednesday said her government will provide jobs to the family members of state employees who died while leading the fight against COVID-19. At least 12 state government employees have died due to coronavirus infection, she said.
Kerala recorded another COVID-19 death on Wednesday, taking the toll in the state to 35. Abdul Khader, a native of Purathur (near Tirur) who was under home quarantine, died on Tuesday. His COVID-19 test came out positive the following day. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
#COVIDUpdates: AP recorded a whopping 2,432(20-other states) new cases in the last 24 hours. 44 deaths were recorded taking the #COVID toll of the state to 452. Total no.of cases stand at 35,451. @NewIndianXpress @Kalyan_TNIE #coronavirus #COVID19 #Andhra pic.twitter.com/6mKmcDzlVw
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) July 15, 2020
The airport was able to handle the medical essentials after dedicated teams operated 24X7 at its cargo terminals to set up a 3,800 sqm facility within a record time of 7 days. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
As complete lockdown has been imposed in Karnataka, many people who returned by train faced issues finding transportation from Bengaluru's Majestic railway station as private transport cost a bomb.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 15, 2020
Express photos | @MeghanaSastry.@XpressBengaluru pic.twitter.com/aVQLrgywQR
Chief Minister K Palaniswami, in an order, has given the State's approval after ICMR sought Tamil Nadu government's permission to study the efficacy of the Bacillus Calmette- Gurin (BCG) vaccine in senior citizens at its National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) at Chetpet here, Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
All hospitals registered under KPME in Karnataka should display at the reception center, a bed allocation display board which should display details related to beds for COVID-19 patients. The display board should be arranged by tomorrow: Karnataka Govt pic.twitter.com/4X1gPtqbDY
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
All the cabinet ministers will give their samples for testing (coronavirus) today. Their results will come by today evening or tomorrow, Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu told reporters on Wednesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Hubballi-Dharwad police have decided to lodge all accused in the twin cities who are infected with COVID-19 at a separate COVID care centre at Heggeri in the city. The idea of shifting all infected accused to a care centre came after one of them managed to escape from the KIMS COVID hospital recently. Police managed to trace the 55-year-old, who was accused of theft, within 12 hours and brought him back to Hubballi from Gadag. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
'Janta Curfew' to be observed in the state from 8 pm to 6 am till 10th August, in view of rising #COVID19 cases. Only medical services to be allowed: Pramod Sawant, Goa Chief Minister (file pic) pic.twitter.com/hNIbnsw69s
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
From 50, containment zones in Tondiarpet Corporation Zone has come to one! Active cases in the zone are just at 12 percent. Total containment zones in Chennai at 213 now. @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
— Omjasvin M D (@omjasvinMD) July 15, 2020
Wearing a mask will serve two-in-one purpose, it can save you from pollution as well as #COVID19. Scenes from Visakhapatnam's Sheelanagar.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 15, 2020
Express photos | @Gsn_tnie.@xpressandhra pic.twitter.com/QFJ9Ekk3bz
In the phase of trials, the company will be enrolling over 1,000 subjects across multiple clinical study sites in India, it said in a regulatory filing. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Around 20 staff members at Governor house have tested positive for COVID-19.
1. Total lock down in Kozhikode district on Sundays.
— Amiya Meethal (@amiya_TNIE) July 15, 2020
2. Ward-level RRT should certify that marriage was held as per #Covid_19 protocol
3. RRT should be informed of inter-district travel@xpresskerala
Government school students maintain social distancing and wait to receive free text books in Chennai.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 15, 2020
Express photos | @haisat2005.@xpresstn pic.twitter.com/iXMmv9J0Wx
#Coimbatore district collector K Rajamani tested positive for #COVID19. @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) July 15, 2020
5 #COVID19 patients die in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 15, 2020
3, all men, aged 65 & 86 from Ganjam & 72-yr from Bhubaneswar succumb to #coronavirus
2 men, aged 52 & 72 from Khurda & Ganjam die due to coronary artery disease with left ventricular dysfunction & severe traumatic brain injury respectively. pic.twitter.com/EauJmHvpEe
235 #COVID19 positive cases, 3 deaths, 30 recovered and 30 discharged in Rajasthan today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 25,806 including 527 deaths, and 6,080 active cases: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/eF0dXw3xDF
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
@TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress Bihar state president of BJP Dr Sanjay Jaiswal , his wife and a family member tested positive with corona infection!
— Rajesh K Thakur (@hajipurrajesh) July 15, 2020
People arrived at the Majestic Railway station to board trains back home as the #lockdown has been in effect since 8pm last night.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 15, 2020
Express Video | @MeghanaSastry #COVID19 @XpressBengaluru @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/xHMbRHe6Gt
The second phase of lockdown will commence from July 18th till July 23rd. Medical stores, dairies, hospitals and essential services will be allowed to remain open as per Shekhar Gaikwad, Commissioner of Pune Municipal Commission.
Shops, including ration shops (PDS), dealing with food, groceries, fruits & vegetables, dairy & milk booths, meat & fish, animal fodder to open from 5 am to 12 pm. Home delivery of essential items shall be encouraged: Karnataka govt pic.twitter.com/Wf4wPW8IHF
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
Number of #COVID19 cases in Bihar has increased but many people are recovering as well.Our recovery rate is around 70% which is more than the national average which is around 62%.However,we imposed lockdown to break the chain of transmission:State Health Min Mangal Pandey (14.07) pic.twitter.com/VMduHqQfnu
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) started free ambulance service for #COVID19 patients on Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji's Prakash Purab. 12 ambulances will be stationed in various parts of the national capital. (14.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/MzeTDduDWH
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
J&K: Govt has allowed phased reopening of tourism in State from July 14. NA Wani, Director Kashmir Tourism says,"In 1st phase, tourists arriving by air who have confirmed hotel bookings&return tickets will be allowed.They will have to undergo mandatory #COVID19 test on arrival." pic.twitter.com/ycbBtO446T
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
Karnataka: Lockdown being observed in Bengaluru, to combat the spread of #COVID19, as the state government has ordered lockdown in Bengaluru for 7 days with effect from 8 pm on 14th July till 5 am on 22nd July. pic.twitter.com/Rn6PmCDqcO
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
Maharashtra: Shops closed, and police personnel check vehicles in Pune. Municipal Corporation has ordered lockdown in Pune in two phases till July 18, to control the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/wUiFnmN5EV
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
The city has so far recorded 79,662 cases and 1295 deaths. On Tuesday, a total of 1858 people were discharged taking the total discharge rate to 62,552 which is way higher than the 15,814 active cases in the city.
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The coming Eid ul adha or Bakri Eid should be celebrated in a simple and if possible "symbolic" manner in view of the coronavirus pandemic, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday.
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The corporation staff had misled the family saying that the elderly man was safe in the Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and only later it was found that the man had gone missing.
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Telangana reports 1524 cases of COVID 19
— TNIE Telangana (@XpressHyderabad) July 14, 2020
10 deaths and 1161 discharges reported pic.twitter.com/w6GBiVZU5G
The family of a COVID-19 suspect were in for a shock when Bengaluru's Columbia Asia Hospital quoted an estimated bill of Rs 9.09 lakh for 10 days in ICU with a ventilator.
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#Odisha Govt deploys 30 medical officers (MBBS doctors), 100 Ayush doctors, 5 more OAS officers & 32 ORS officers besides 33 laboratory technicians in #Ganjam for effective management of #COVID19. 4335 persons test positive & 44 die in the district so far. @NewIndianXpress
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 14, 2020
Punjab cabinet minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, the first minister in the state to contract the infection, a health official said.
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There are 112 active cases in the state at present, while 86 patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals, Director General-cum-Secretary, Health, Pema T Bhutia said.
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“Both ghee and butter are not essential items. Our operational cost has increased as a result of which we are incurring additional expenditure. The price hike is marginal,” Aavin MD Vallalar said
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Coronavirus cases in Haryana till date are 22,628 with 312 deaths reported so far as 699 new cases and four deaths reported today#Hry @Newindianxpress, @SundayStandard, @TheMornStandard
— Harpreet Singh Bajwa (@Harpreet_TNIE) July 14, 2020
The Koyambedu wholesale market was closed on May 5 and a temporary market in Thirumazhisai was opened on May 11 where 200 wholesale traders were allowed to function.
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Mumbai #Covid_19 update. Today more patients are discharged than detection. New cases 969, 70 deaths and 1011 cured and discharge reported. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard pic.twitter.com/47yhrCsJ13
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 14, 2020
Highlighting an important fact that is not known about Indian vaccines and drugs, Dr Bhargava said --i.e. 60 per cent of the vaccines (like Rubella, measles, polio) supplied in the world, whether it be Africa, Europe, South East Asia or anywhere are of Indian origin.
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#TNIEupdatesOnCovid19
— Bosky Khanna (@BoskyKhanna) July 14, 2020
2496 new cases, tally rises- 44077. #Bengaluru 1267, 125 #Mysuru, 121 #Kalaburgi, 100 #Dharwad. 87 death- 56 #Bengaluru.@NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @MoHFW_INDIA @CMofKarnataka @sriramulubjp @mla_sudhakar @RAshokaBJP @drashwathcn @DHFWKA pic.twitter.com/LRXZhfGjBP
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, there was panic over the lack of sufficient ventilators at hospitals across the country. But with the passage of time, doctors have come to realise that high flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) may be preferable in treating COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure.
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Coronavirus cases in Punjab till date are 8,511 with 213 deaths reported so far as 340 new cases and nine deaths were reported today#Pb @Newindianxpress, @SundayStandard, @TheMornStandard
— Harpreet Singh Bajwa (@Harpreet_TNIE) July 14, 2020
Addressing a press briefing, Rajesh Bhushan, the officer on special duty in the Health Ministry, said two of the most affected states are Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu which are contributing to 50 per cent of the total active cases (154,134 active cases).
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With more than 21K tests done, Delhi registers 1606 new #COVID19 cases.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) July 14, 2020
Active cases gradually coming down with 18K + currently.
1924 recovered.
35 fatalities @NewIndianXpress #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/SCqOkqHr1O
In an interview with French television networks marking Bastille Day, French PResident Macron says 'the best prevention' for the virus are masks, social distancing and hand washing.
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In Maharashtra, total 2,67,665 #Covid_19 positive patients, 10,695 deaths and 1,49,007 discharge reported. Today, 6741 new cases, 213 deaths and 4500 discharge. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 14, 2020
After family members of JDS state president HK Kumaraswamy and Arsikere JDS MLA KM Shivalinge Gowda tested positive for COVID-19, both the leaders are under home quarantine.
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The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has decided to suspend its services from July 15 till July 21. The buses will be used for essential purposes only, the corporation said in a statement. The corporation has decided to run 134 essential services in Bengaluru excluding containment zones. The services will be run between 7 am to 7 pm.
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#COVID19 Tamil Nadu update (July 14 – Tuesday)
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) July 14, 2020
Today’s positive cases 4,526 (Total 1,47,324)
Chennai 1,078 (Total 79,662)
Discharged 4,743 (Total 97,310)
Death 67 (Total 2,099) @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
Every day, by 5.30pm, 12-year-old A R Madhavan wraps up his virtual class at home and rushes to put on his cricket gear. He steps out of the house soon, adjusting his gloves and holding his bat, and walks towards coach Veerendra Kumar. After a short warm-up, he treads a few steps further, takes his guard in front of the wicket. And coaching begins — right in the courtyard of his home!
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With only 50 people allowed in #marriage events due to #COVID19 curfew, an art decorator from Udumalpet, #Tirupur came up with an idea of Mobile Marriage Stage on a load van, which could be set up within an hour.@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/3qslPm1Ubs
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) July 14, 2020
Madhavan's parents went that extra mile to fulfill their son's passion for cricket. They spent Rs 70,000 to install detachable cricket 'nets' in front of their house. They also arranged a coach for personalised training. The youngster is bowled over by his parents' thoughtful gesture.
Health staff of Coimbatore City Corporation distributing medicine to the residents of Vysial Street at a fever surveillance camp in Coimbatore. #COVID19 @xpresstn
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 14, 2020
Express Photos | U Rakesh Kumar pic.twitter.com/riEzgBwrON
India weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga, who is currently with his family in Aizawl, was scheduled to leave from his hometown to Patiala on July 18. However, those plans have gone for a toss with his scheduled flight on Saturday getting cancelled. The 17-year-old has informed the Sports Authority of India, who will now have to book new tickets for the lifter from Mizoram.
The 100 year old Covid 19 patient got cured and discharged from Mumbai suburban Balsaheb Thackeray hospital. The health workers celebrated the birthday of this senior citizen who completed 100 years today. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard pic.twitter.com/ambFJDVDZx
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 14, 2020
The 100 year old Covid 19 patient got cured and discharged from Mumbai suburban Balsaheb Thackeray hospital. The health workers celebrated the birthday of this senior citizen who completed 100 years today. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard pic.twitter.com/ambFJDVDZx
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 14, 2020
25-year-old migrant worker dies after allegedly being bitten by snake at COVID19 quarantine facility in Chhattisgarh's Korba district: Police
UP reports 28 more COVID19 deaths, 1,594 new cases, bringing toll to 983 and virus count to 39,724; number of active cases stands at 13,760
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID19 tally rises to 387 with 27 more people, including 10 ITBP personnel, testing positive, another fatality pushes death toll to 3: Health official
The students had been pressing for the cancellation of the examinations citing lack of internet connectivity and unfinished syllabus. However, the university has not as of now decided anything about cancellation. The decision to postpone the examinations was taken at a meeting of the heads of the departments, controller of the examinations and the vice-chancellor, said Vishnu Das, unit secretary of KSU, Cusat.
All #tourist destinations in #AP to open for tourists from #August 1 following physical distancing norms #Unlock2 #APFightsCorona @xpressandhra @NewIndianXpress
— Phareesh_TNIE (@Phareesh_tnie) July 14, 2020
Just when things seemed to be getting better in Tiruchy on the COVID-19 front, another big lapse has taken place. The test results of the 187 Uzhavar Sandai traders were announced on July 11, an entire week after they were tested. The district administration and corporation officials blundered by not isolating them till their results were released. Seven traders tested positive.
608 new COVID19 positive cases and one death reported in Kerala today. Total number of positive cases rises to 8930, active cases stand at 4454: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
#MHRD releases guideline for #online education.
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) July 14, 2020
For pre-school children, online classes on mobile or laptop must be discouraged.
Classes 1 to 8: Two sessions of 30-45 minutes
Classes 9 to 12: Four sessions of 30-45 minuteshttps://t.co/U1aDPsn3em@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
We are thinking of imposing certain restrictions in four districts bordering Delhi, which are Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar. These areas have 80 per cent of Haryana's COVID19 cases. A final decision will be taken after discussions: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij
With Vikram Hospital and Apollo Hospital not reserving 50% of beds for covid patients, the DHO has closed down the OPDs for 48 hours. If they continue to not allot the bed, their license is set to be cancelled. @DHFWKA @XpressBengaluru
— iffathfathima6 (@iffathfathima6) July 14, 2020
MoS PMO Jitendra Singh goes into self-quarantine after J&K BJP President Ravindra Raina tested positive for COVID19 with whom he had come in contact.
After senior Bachchan and his son Abhishek tested positive for Covid following the onset of mild symptoms, other members of the family — actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aradhya — who did not have symptoms tested negative through the rapid antigen test, the first line of testing. Later, they underwent RTPCR test.
The attack on health workers in the coastal hamlet of Poonthura in Thiruvananthapuram might have been condemned widely, but the medical fraternity says the incident is just one of many. Healthcare workers are battling fear, depression, insomnia, burnout and social ostracism even as they remain at the forefront of the battle against coronavirus.
Madhya Pradesh: Alarming spurt in COVID-19 cases forces imposition of week long curfew in Gwalior. Curfew in Gwalior's municipal limits till July 21. Gwalior has so far reported around 1200 cases, with 193 cases being reported in last 24 hours.@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard
— Anuraag Singh (@anuraag_niebpl) July 14, 2020
There will be a total lockdown in Bihar from July 16-31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday announced. On his official Twitter handle, Modi said the 15-day lockdown will remain in force at all municipal, district, sub divisional and block headquarters level and that guidelines were being prepared.
Patients were seen carried in stretchers by attendants as hospital attendants were not available in Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 14, 2020
Express video | @Vinaymadapu.@XpressHyderabad pic.twitter.com/o9G5Bhpoen
50 % of active Covid19 cases in #Maharashtra and #TamilNadu, 36 % in 8 states, says Rajesh Bhushan, OSD of the @MoHFW_INDIA @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) July 14, 2020
West Bengal didn't handle migrants' issue properly amid COVID-19 pandemic, the state govt at one point of time even refused to permit labourers from other parts of country to return to their homes: Bombay HC
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation suspends bus services from July 15 to July 21 in view of lockdown in Bengaluru Metropolitan area, Bengaluru Urban & Bengaluru Rural districts. The corporation to operate essential services for permitted activities.
43 more deaths and 1916 new #COVID19 cases (1908 AP + 8 other states) in #AndhraPradesh
— Jayanth P (@Jayanth_TNIE) July 14, 2020
952 discharged in the last 24 hrs
Death toll:408
Cases cross the 33000-mark
AP: 30163 (14528 actv)
Others: 2424 (510 actv)
Foreign returnees: 432 (106 actv)
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Overall: 33019 (15144 actv) https://t.co/pBZ7DY1lbK pic.twitter.com/BYCIJjKWA0
A 47-year-old Chunakkara native died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College in Alappuzha. Nazeer, an NRI, had arrived from Saudi Arabia in the first week of July. Health officials said that he died early on Monday morning. After his death, his swab samples were tested and confirmed that he had been infected with COVID-19.
In Bengaluru, over 80 labourers working on the Nagavara - Gottigere lane of Namma Metro phase two, have tested positive for COVID19.
The six special trains operated within Tamil Nadu will remain cancelled upto July 31: SR. @xpresstn https://t.co/36ARW3hu4y
— B Anbuselvan (@anbuselvan_tnie) July 14, 2020
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political, pharmaceutical and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their populations first. After the recent uproar over the United States purchasing a large amount of a new COVID-19 drug, some predict an even more disturbing scenario if a successful vaccine is developed.
Before the lockdown, foreign workers who had planned work trips or holidays, or to give birth near family back home, flew out of the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven emirates home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. They left behind jobs, families, homes and other responsibilities, to which they had always planned to return.
After a staff tested positive for #COVID19, OP suspended at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences in Tirupati.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 14, 2020
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The Puducherry government is planning to enhance the testing for coronavirus to 3,000 samples per lakh population amid rising cases, Minister of Health Malladi Krishna Rao said. At present, 2,149 samples per lakh population is being tested in Puducherry, 1,828 in Karaikal, 2,354 in Yanam, 2,560 in Mahe as compared to national average of 1505/lakh population.
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— Raam Das (@PRamdas_TNIE) July 14, 2020
Former Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused in nun rape case tests #COVID19 positive. The trial court canceled his bail on Monday @NewIndianXpress
@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard Breaking news from Bihar: Lockdown in entire Bihar from July 16 to 31 to break the infection chain of Corona again... Decision taken at a high level meeting.. Chaired by Chief Secretary.
— Rajesh K Thakur (@hajipurrajesh) July 14, 2020
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#Odisha Government has approved SOP for film shooting, shoots likely to resume for films soon. #Bhubaneswar @NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha
— Soumika Das (@dsoumika13) July 14, 2020
@TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress 12 Prisoners of Bihar's Madhubani jail tested positive with Corona infection.All of them isolated in the isolation wards set up inside the jail-DM Madhubani
— Rajesh K Thakur (@hajipurrajesh) July 14, 2020
The incident occurred on July 13 in Pedapalli district where municipal workers did not turn up to take the victim's body to the site and assist the family in conducting their last rites. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
The incident occurred on July 13 in Pedapalli district where municipal workers did not turn up to take the victim's body to the site and assist the family in conducting their last rites. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Madhya Pradesh: A few days after her ex-union minister husband tested COVID-19 positive, senior BJP MLA from Dhar district tests positive with three staff members. Fifth MLA in MP (3 BJP and two Cong MLAs) to have tested COVID positive in MP.@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard
— Anuraag Singh (@anuraag_niebpl) July 14, 2020
Total 110 samples were collected; of which 24 persons at BJP Office in Patna have tested positive for COVID-19: Sanjay Jaiswal, Bihar BJP President.
Positivity rate and death rate is coming down but people shouldn't be complacent. You never know, COVID-19 may surge again. Use of masks, sanitisers and washing hands is very important. Increased testing and working in unison is to credit for the betterment in situation.
Belagavi MLA Anil Benake tested positive on Monday. COVID19 symptoms found in him on Friday. He was given throat swabs for testing & confirmed +ve Monday. He was in home quarantine since Friday, going under treatment in home. #TNIEupdatesOnCovid19 @XpressBengaluru @BenakeAnil pic.twitter.com/a19cmYRGzE
— Sunil Patil (@sunilpatilbgv) July 14, 2020
543 new #COVID19 cases, 5 deaths (4 in Covid, 1 non-Covid) in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 14, 2020
Total cases: 14,280
Covid death: 74
Non-Covid death: 22
Ganjam 188
Khurda 87
Sundargarh 52
Cuttack 39
Gajapati 29
Rayagada 24
Keonjhar 22
Mayurbhanj 22
Jagatsinghpur 15@XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/rDCiLALYYI
98 new #COVID19 cases and 3 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan till 10:30 am today. Total number of positive cases stand at 25034 including 5759 active cases and 521 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/GRrpbZ5oe5
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
33 new #COVID19 positive cases have been confirmed today, taking the total number of cases to 878 including 538 active cases and 340 recoveries: S Pangnyu Phom, Nagaland Health Minister pic.twitter.com/rTVJTShHBA
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
Maharashtra: Traffic congestion at Shivajinagar area in Pune. Municipal Corporation has ordered lockdown in Pune in two phases from today to July 18, to control the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/g4CjpIH9bw
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
Maharashtra: Shops closed, and police personnel check vehicles in Pune. Municipal Corporation has ordered lockdown in Pune in two phases from today to July 18, to control the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/BYSgssrOAj
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
CM EPS, all officials & employees in Chief Minister's office undergo Corona tests; all of them tested negative for the infection, says TN govt; the statement comes ahead of CM chairing Cabinet meeting this evening and CM's scheduled visits to districts from tomorrow @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/3ON0yyt82O
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) July 14, 2020
@TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress The death of second doctor due to covid-19 reported on Tuesday from PMCH after the firstbdeath of a private doctor ,reported on Monday from AIIMS, in Bihar.The second victim was an ENT specialist & put on ventilator for last 8 days..
— Rajesh K Thakur (@hajipurrajesh) July 14, 2020
Bengaluru witnessed another round of exodus on Monday, following the state government’s announcement of a week-long complete lockdown from Tuesday night due to surge in Covid-19 cases. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Bengaluru witnessed another round of exodus on Monday, following the state government’s announcement of a week-long complete lockdown from Tuesday night due to surge in Covid-19 cases. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
A 28-year-old typhoid patient died on a trolley after he was refused admission by two other hospitals, while an elderly woman, who was suffering from body ache and swollen feet, succumbed inside a car in which she was taken to the KMCH. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Delhi: All offices at Rail Bhawan to be closed on 14th & 15th July for sanitization after some officials of Railway Board tested positive for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/7ieLoeWPws
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
189 COVID-19 cases and 43 recovered reported in Jharkhand on Monday, as of 9:30 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 3,963, including 1,579 active cases, 2,351 recovered/discharged and 33 deaths.
Maharashtra:Precautionary measures being taken at multiplexes in Mumbai as they await govt nod for resumption of their services.Chief operating officer of a multiplex says,"We've prepared stringent guidelines including staggered show timings to maintain social distancing".(13.07) pic.twitter.com/VSx0KP78NI
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
An FIR has been registered against an officer for organising wedding function at hotel Gulzar on 30th June. Strict action will be taken against anyone who violates the norms of social distancing: Bharat Yadav, Jabalpur District Magistrate #MadhyaPradesh (13.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/SLI2OgPHfr
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
Gujarat: Managers of old age homes in Ahmedabad say more people are contacting them amid #COVID19. CEO of an old age home says, "Many people think that old people can get infected easily, so if they send them to old age homes other family members will remain safe." (13.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/b6Oqf1W5Ge
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
Jammu & Kashmir: Poonch bus stand service resumed y'day. A local says, "We were facing a lot of difficulties as the bus stand was shut for over 3 months. It's important that everyone wears mask. It would be great if administration takes steps to spread awareness among commuters." pic.twitter.com/SAWlyPV3nt
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
Jammu & Kashmir: Poonch bus stand service resumed y'day. A local says, "We were facing a lot of difficulties as the bus stand was shut for over 3 months. It's important that everyone wears mask. It would be great if administration takes steps to spread awareness among commuters." pic.twitter.com/SAWlyPV3nt
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
Jammu & Kashmir: Poonch bus stand service resumed y'day. A local says, "We were facing a lot of difficulties as the bus stand was shut for over 3 months. It's important that everyone wears mask. It would be great if administration takes steps to spread awareness among commuters." pic.twitter.com/SAWlyPV3nt
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020
Karnataka: Shops closed & streets deserted as complete lockdown is being observed in Kalaburagi. District Administration has ordered lockdown in Kalaburagi from 14th to 20th July, to control the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/rc7xrro4K2
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020
Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 death toll crossed 2,000-mark after the state recorded 66 fresh deaths on Monday. The state tally now stands at 1,42,798 with more 4,328 people testing positive for the virus. (READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE)