COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Kolkata extends flight ban from six cities including Chennai, Delhi till July 31
Kolkata Airport on Friday said 'the temporary restriction on the arrival of flights to Kolkata Airport from 6 cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur, Ahmedabad has been extended upto 31st July.
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The ban on flights from six cities in Kolkata has been done to keep COVID-19 cases in check. (File photo| PTI)
India on Friday registered its highest-ever COVID-19 daily case tally as country crossed the 10 lakh mark with a whopping spike of 34,956 new patients and 687 deaths.
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data, total positive cases in country stand at 10,03,832 including 3,42,473 active cases, 6,35,757 cured/discharged/migrated and 25,602 deaths.
For the third consecutive day, COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh crossed the 2,000 mark while Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have also reported a high number of cases.
Meanwhile, community transmission has begun in Kerala, with an increasing number of people from Poonthura and Pulluvila testing positive for COVID-19, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday.
WATCH | How Indian Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee doubled reporting of symptoms in Bengal
COVID-19 testing camp to be organised at JNU
- A COVID-19 testing camp will be organised at the Jawaharlal Nehru University for three days starting on Saturday by the district administration, the varsity said.
- JNU vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar urged the varsity community to wear a mask, follow social distancing norms and wash hands frequently
- The camp is being organised with the help of the District Magistrate, South District and will be held on July 18, 19 and 20
- The first case of coronavirus was detected in JNU when a pharmacist at the university's health centre had tested positive last month
(Inputs frpm PTI)
291 new #COVID19 cases & 4 deaths reported in Jharkhand today. Total positive cases stand at 5096 now, death toll at 46: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Swl52n0HBU
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Senior priest in Tirupati 'suffering' from COVID-19 to be shifted to Chennai
The priest,who was also suffering from severe diabetes and high BP, would be shifted from Tirupati COVID care facility to Chennai tonight or tomorrow. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Man booked for sexual assault on woman in COVID-19 quarantine centre in Mumbai
A 40-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at a quarantine centre in Panvel in neighbouring Navi Mumbai by another inmate, a senior police official said on Friday. The incident came to light on Thursday evening after the woman lodged a complaint with Panvel Rural police station, he added.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was in home quarantine, admitted to Hospital
Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was admitted at Nanavati Hospital on Friday. Earlier, she was home quarantined after she tested positive for COVID-19. (File Photo)
One-day spike of 8,308 COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra; 258 more dead
With the single-day spike of 8,308 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the tally of patients in the state mounted to 2,92,589 on Friday, the health department said. This is the third time that the number of single-day cases has breached the 8,000-mark in the state.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Punjab
- Total Positive cases: 9,442
- Discharged/recovered: 6,373
- Total deaths: 239
Chandigarh
- Total Positive cases: 660
- Discharged/recovered: 480
- Total deaths: 11
Haryana
- Total Positive cases: 24,797
- Discharged/recovered: 18,718
- Total deaths: 327
Himachal Pradesh
- Total Positive cases: 1,417
- Discharged/recovered: 1,011
- Total deaths: 09
(Inputs from ENS)
Italian architect who assisted in designing Matrimandir at Auroville dies of COVID-19
Paolo Tommasi, an Italian architect and artist who played a significant role in designing the Matrimandir at Auroville and remained associated with Sri Aurobindo Ashram, succumbed to COVID-19 at JIPMER at the age of 92.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Recovered Maharashtra minister to donate his plasma
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad, who has recovered from COVID-19 infection around two months back, on Friday said that he has decided to donate his plasma, used for treating patients.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
India made fight against COVID-19 a people's movement: PM Modi at virtual UN Ecosoc address
The Prime Minister in his addresss lauded India's effort in fighting COVID-19 and said "Our motto is ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwas’ – meaning ‘Together, for everyone’s growth, with everyone’s trust’. This resonates with the core SDG principle of leaving no one behind.."
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
COVAXIN enters phase 1 clinical trials
Meanwhile #India’s first Indigenous #Covid19 Vaccine #COVAXIN entered phase-1 clinical trials across the country two days back. This is a randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled clinical trial in 375 volunteers in India @NewIndianXpress #COVID19India
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) July 17, 2020
West Bengal
- Total positive cases: 38,011
- Active cases: 14,709
- Death tol
l: 1,049
- Discharged: 22,253
- Total tests done: 6,76,348
- Note: 1,894 tested positive and 26 died in past 24 hours
(Inputs from ENS)
Flights from six cities banned in Kolkata till July 31
The restriction on arriving flights to #KolkataAirport from 6 cities viz Delhi, Mumbai,Pune,Chennai, Nagpur & Ahmedabad has been extended upto 31st July.@AAI_Official @MoCA_GoI @HardeepSPuri @arvsingh01 @PIB_India @wbdhfw @HomeBengal @MoHFW_INDIA
— Kolkata Airport (@aaikolairport) July 17, 2020
COVID-19: Vijayapura becomes tenth district in Karnataka to cross 1,000 cases
With the addition of 44 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Vijayapura became the 10th district in Karnataka with a tally of more than 1,000. As per official records, 719 COVID-19 patients have been discharged, while over 400 are active and 19 have died in the district so far.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
In Maharashtra, total 292589 #COVID19 positive patients, 11452 deaths and 160357 cured and discharge reported. Today, 8308 new cases, 258 deaths and 2217 discharged. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 17, 2020
To overcome shortage of doctors, Telangana govt to deploy 1200 PG medical students
Besides, the state government on Friday decided to fill 200 doctors' vacancies in primary health centres (PHCs). All the medical and health staff would continue get 10 per cent extra salary as a COVID incentive. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao took these decisions at a review meeting on COVID-19.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
'I am a medical activist', says Bihar doctor who kept his clinic open during lockdown
Defining himself as a 'medical activist', Dr Ranjan said that serving patients during the lockdown was more important than getting confined at home in fear.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Coronavirus tally in Odisha now 16,110
453 #COVID19 patients recover in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 17, 2020
Total cases: 16,110
Recovered: 11,330
Ganjam 220
Sundargarh 41
Nabarangpur 33
Khurdha 28
Balangir 26
Keonjhar 17
Balasore 15
Jagatsinghpur 13
Malkangiri 13
Jajpur 10
Gajapati 10
Angul 9
Kendrapara 6 @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress
80% of COVID-19 patients in Chennai have recovered, active cases just 18% now
Eighty percent of COVID-19 patients in Chennai have recovered from the infection, with the active cases in the city dropping to a new low of just 18 percent now, while the mortality rate is 1.63 percent.
(READ FULL REPOERT HERE)
1462 new cases in Delhi, tally rises to 1.2 lakhs
With over 20K tests, Delhi registers 1462 new #COVID19 cases past 24 hours.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) July 17, 2020
Active cases more than 17K
26 fatalities
1608 discharged @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard #CoronaVirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/cWIdMsObVk
Burglars unfazed by COVID-19, strike at patient's locked house in containment zone
Everyone is scared of the COVID-19 pandemic but burglars appear to be an exception. A gang struck at a locked house in a containment zone at K G Temple in Gubbi taluk in Tumakuru when the residents were away in institutional quarantine. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Health ministry to send 3-member team to Bihar in view of surging Covid cases
Meanwhile @MoHFW_INDIA to dispatch 3 member team to #Bihar under J S @lavagarwal in view of surging #COVID19 cases in the state. #Bihar saw detection of 1,152 cases yesterday taking total tally to 21, 752 @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/KuxxbAhwFk
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) July 17, 2020
Karnataka reports 3693 new cases, 115 deaths in last 24 hours
3,693 new #COVID19 cases & 115 deaths reported in Karnataka today. 2208 of these cases & 75 deaths are from Bengaluru alone.
— Anusha Ravi Sood (@anusharavi10) July 17, 2020
1,028 discharged. 25,700 samples tested today. @XpressBengaluru@NewIndianXpress @santwana99 pic.twitter.com/MkvhIyQO1A
Tamil Nadu reports 4538 new cases, 79 deaths in last 24 hours
#COVID19 Tamil Nadu update (July 17): Today’s 4,538 positive cases in Tamil Nadu includes 4,463 indigenous cases, 75 imported cases. Active cases: 47,782. Out of 79 deaths (23 private, 56 government hospitals) 78 were with comorbidities.@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/KuuYxNfnoS
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) July 17, 2020
Andhra govt launches 52 new buses to collect samples
Andhra Pradesh Government today launched 52 new buses that will be stationed across all the high-risk areas. A total number of 102 buses have been stationed till now in various districts across the state collecting samples from across 95 locations. pic.twitter.com/iMd0Bmh8BE
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Kerala reports 791 new cases
The threat of Community Transmission of #COVID19 looms large over Kerala as the State reports 791 cases on Friday. #Thiruvananthapuram is emerging as the epicentre of the #pandemic @NewIndianXpress @MSKiranPrakash pic.twitter.com/P34At2cL4g
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) July 17, 2020
Community transmission has begun in Thiruvananthapuram, says Kerala CM
BREAKING: Community transmission has begun in Poonthura and Pulluvila areas of #Thiruvananthapuram, says CM @vijayanpinarayi @xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress
— Sovi Vidyadharan (@sovividyadharan) July 17, 2020
WATCH | No social distancing, rush at KEAM exam centre in Kerala
TN Minister Sellur Raju recovers from coronavirus
Minister for Cooperation Sellur K Raju recovers from Corona infection; discharged from hospital today @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/hCzn4dhnpO
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) July 17, 2020
UP conducts 54,207 tests in the last 24 hours
#COVIDー19 UP sets up another bench mark in a single day sample testing by conducting 54207 tests during the last 24 hours. In UP, 1379534 samples have been tested so far @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @myogiadityanath @ShishirGoUP
— Namita_TNIE (@Namita_TNIE) July 17, 2020
Domestric air traffic during Jan-Jun 202 was 351.78 lakhs as against 706.60 lakhs in same period last year
Passengers carried by domestic airlines during Jan-Jun 2020 were 351.78 lakhs as against 706.60 lakhs during the same period of previous year thereby registering annual growth of -50.22% and monthly growth of -83.50 %, DGCA traffic data. @TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress
— kumar vikram (@KrVikram_TNIE) July 17, 2020
Domestric air traffic during Jan-Jun 202 was 351.78 lakhs as against 706.60 lakhs in same period last year
Passengers carried by domestic airlines during Jan-Jun 2020 were 351.78 lakhs as against 706.60 lakhs during the same period of previous year thereby registering annual growth of -50.22% and monthly growth of -83.50 %, DGCA traffic data. @TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress
— kumar vikram (@KrVikram_TNIE) July 17, 2020
Medical staff are seen collecting nasal and throat swab samples from the public for testing for the presence of #COVID19 at Bagh Amberpet Primary Health Centre in Hyderabad.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 17, 2020
Express Photos | @Vinaymadapu @XpressHyderabad pic.twitter.com/R6jEUJPf55
COVID-19: To overcome shortage of doctors, Telangana govt to deploy 1200 PG medical students
In a major decision to overcome the shortage of doctors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Telangana government has decided to absorb 1,200 PG medical students in the state in government hospitals. Besides, the state government on Friday decided to fill 200 doctors' vacancies in primary health centres (PHCs). All the medical and health staff would continue get 10 per cent extra salary as a COVID incentive. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Actual caseload (active cases) in country is 3.42 lakhs
◾Actual caseload of #COVID19 patients in the country is only 3.42 lakhs
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 17, 2020
◾Recovered Cases are 6.35 lakh and increasing
◾Less than 1% cases on Ventilators, less than 2% cases in ICUs & less than 3% cases on Oxygen Beds
Details: https://t.co/z9838Pfdsm
Odisha: Spouse/next of kin of ASHA, Anganwadi workers who succumb to virus in line of duty to receive monthy payment
Spouse/next of kin of deceased ASHA workers, who succumbs to COVID-19 in line of duty under active deployment, shall continue to receive Rs 5,000 per month till the date they would have attained the age of 60 years had they survived: Odisha Government
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Human trials of COVAXIN of Bharat Biotech started today
Human trial with Corona vaccine (COVAXIN) of Bharat Biotech started at PGI Rohtak today. Three subjects were enrolled today. All have tolerated the vaccine very well. There were no adverse efforts: Anil Vij, Haryana Health Minister #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/uqQSpjKd4K
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Uttarakhand imposes lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays
To curb the spread of #COVID19, it has been decided to impose lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays in the state. Guidelines for the same to be issued soon: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat (File pic) pic.twitter.com/zoWdVRdSvT
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Andhra Pradesh registers highest single day spike with 2602 new cases
#COVIDUpdates: AP recorded a single day highest spike for the third consecutive day with 2,602 (8-other states, 2-FR) new cases in the last 24 hours. 42 deaths were recorded taking the toll to 534.@NewIndianXpress @Kalyan_TNIE #coronavirus #COVID19 #Andhra pic.twitter.com/WoUpmvhbgg
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) July 17, 2020
Seven new cases in Himachal
Himachal Pradesh detects seven new COVID-19 positive cases today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,384 including 375 active cases, 985 recoveries and nine deaths.
More on Bengaluru lockdown extension
People are still not aware and wandering outside their houses aimlessly. Keeping this in view, government may extend the lockdown by a week to contain the spread of COVID-19: Bengaluru Mayor Goutham Kumar https://t.co/b1DoOpxSTo
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
91 new cases in Puducherry
Puducherry reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 1,832 including 1,014 recoveries and 25 deaths
Its a different Aadi in Chennai this time around
It's the month of #Aadi! Despite temples being closed due to the #COVID19 pandemic, devotees reached various temples to offer their prayers in Chennai.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 17, 2020
Express Photos | @haisat2005 @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/snSocW8Mpw
BBMP bats for lockdown extension in Bengaluru
It will be better if we get more time to tackle COVID-19 cases, we wish for the extension of lockdown for one more week. We have given the proposal to government: M Goutham Kumar, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) Mayor.
Lockdown scenes from Bengal's Siliguri
West Bengal: Streets wear a deserted look in Siliguri as the city observes complete lockdown in view of rising cases of COVID-19.
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Complete lockdown in 47 wards of Siliguri Municipal Corporation has been announced for 7 days, starting July 16. pic.twitter.com/5XAUBqGxr6
WATCH | Patients practice yoga at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas Center in Delhi
Patients practice yoga at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas Center, which is temporarily converted into a #COVID19 care centre, in New Delhi.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 17, 2020
Express video. @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/Sdc24KYRhR
718 new cases in Odisha in last 24 hours
718 new #COVID19 cases (479 in quarantine, 239 local contacts), 6 die (4 Covid, 2 non-Covid) in #Odisha
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 17, 2020
Total cases: 16110
Samples tested yesterday: 7818
Positivity rate: 9.18%
Ganjam 231
Khurda 150
Malkangiri 54
Cuttack 32
Keonjhar 28
Koraput 27@XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress
Close to 3.35 lakh samples tested in last 24 hours
Lockdown scenes from Goa
Goa: Streets in Panaji wear a deserted look as the state observes lockdown in view of rising cases of COVID-19.
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
The state government has announced 'Janata Curfew' between 8 pm and 6 am till August 10 and complete lockdown for three days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week. pic.twitter.com/P4HdKBH0Ml
34,956 cases, 687 deaths: India registers its highest daily tally
ICMR writes to states, UTs again
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) writes to all states and UTs to apply to obtain district-wise login credentials for data entry of testing data into ICMR portal.
207 new cases in Jharkhand
News from Haryana
Haryana Government allows state government employees with physical disabilities of 50% or above and also those who are totally vision impaired to work from home.
Update from Rajasthan
Rajasthan Government issues directions to all district & police authorities in the State for 'strict compliance of common prescriptions regarding social distancing and regulation of inter-state movement of persons'. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/JxX83zwgbc
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Latest Assam numbers
892 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Assam on July 16. Total cases stand at 20,646 including 13,554 recovered, 7,039 active cases and 50 deaths: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Social distancing again goes for a toss
Thiruvananthapuram: Social distancing norms were violated as students and their parents gathered outside a Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) examination centre in Pattom. (16.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/fxh38q34xU
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Lucknow college develops currency disinfection device
Lucknow:Anuj Sharma&his team at APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University claim they've developed currency note disinfection cum counting machine.He says,"It costed Rs 14-15 thousand to build prototype, can be slightly higher for commercial production as we'll ensure quality." (16.07) pic.twitter.com/6JyX63b7xh
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 16, 2020
Court complex in Patna restricts entry of visitors
Bihar: Few authorized persons were allowed to enter Patna Court complex as the entry of other persons including staff members has been restricted in view of lockdown imposed in the State from 16th to 23rd July. (16.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/qtGgsxZZan
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Services resume at Kullu Manali Airport
Himachal Pradesh: Services resumed at Kullu Manali Airport in Bhuntar. Airport Director Neeraj Kumar Srivastava said, "A flight carrying 12 passengers from Delhi arrived here and 2 passengers departed for Delhi" (16.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/YkhUSVxdjY
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
News from Bengaluru
Bengaluru:Karnataka Medical Education Min K Sudhakar held a meeting through video conference with private/govt establishments involved in testing&treatment of COVID-19 in State, y'day.
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020
Total 51,422 cases including 19,729 recoveries&1032 deaths were reported in State till y'day. pic.twitter.com/ElZT36g4qU
Cases in India cross 10-lakh mark, death toll over 25,000
(File Photo | EPS)
Rajasthan Government issues directions to all district & police authorities in the State for 'strict compliance of common prescriptions regarding social distancing and regulation of inter-state movement of persons'. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/JxX83zwgbc
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
'Janata Curfew' back in Goa, three-day lockdown from today
- The streets of Goa wore a deserted look after 8 pm on Thursday as the state observed 'Janata Curfew' to curb the spread of coronavirus
- The state government has announced Janata Curfew between 8 pm to 6 am till August 10
- Besides, lockdown will be in force on July 17, 18 and 19
- During the Janata Curfew, movement for all non- essential activities has been prohibited
- Ahead of lockdown, people thronged markets across the state to stock essentials
(Inputs from PTI)
Telangana: Ten deaths and 1,676 new COVID-19 cases in last 24-hours
Telangana crosses 40k mark with 1676 cases of COVID
— TNIE Telangana (@XpressHyderabad) July 16, 2020
The Test Positivity Rate is now at 18.85%
Death toll 396 with 10 new deaths reported #TelanganaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/wgVC0Ma0hV
Court dismisses plea seeking FIR against Ramdev for claiming to have found 'cure' for COVID-19
A Delhi Court Thursday dismissed a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against yoga guru Baba Ramdev and others for allegedly cheating people by falsely claiming that his firm Patanjali has found a cure for COVID-19, noting one case has already been registered.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
IN PIC | The Metro hustle of Delhiites has been on halt for over four months
Metro trains stand parked at a yard after services were closed for commuters in the wake of coronavirus pandemic in New Delhi. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
Delhi records 1,652 fresh cases; new cases above 1,000 for sixth consecutive day
The national capital added 1,652 new coronavirus patients to its tally on Thursday, authorities said as the daily case load remained in the range of 1,000-2,000 for the sixth consecutive day. With the number of active cases declining steadily, the recovery rate stood at over 82 per cent.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
COVID-19 hands makers of Mysuru's clay Ganeshas a bleak Chaturthi
There are over 20 families engaged in keeping alive the legacy of making traditional Ganesha idols using clay in Mysuru. Usually, during festival time, they get a handful of orders and come together to make idols and earn their livelihoods. But this year, thanks to COVID-19, the demand for big idols has dried up.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Gujarat crosses 45,000-mark with 919 new cases
- With 919 new coronavirus cases, Gujarat's tally breached the 45,000-mark on Thursday, while 10 more patients succumbed to the infection, said the state health department
- After the addition of 919 new cases in the last 24 hours - the second highest single-day spike so far, the tally went up to 45,567
- As many as 10 persons with COVID-19 infection died across the state, taking the toll to 2,091, it said
(Inputs from PTI)
'Avoid touching surfaces': COVID-19 warning brings the world to a halt for these blind people
42-year-old P Raja who is living alone in Egmore is experiencing just that. Since his wife and daughter left for Madurai just before the lockdown, he has been staying alone. "Volunteers come and drop the materials and leave. I have not even spoken to anyone properly since my phone too is under repair." he said.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
West Bengal
- Total positive cases: 36,117
- Active cases: 13,679
- Death Toll: 1,023
- Discharged: 21,415
- Total tests done: 6,63,108
- Note: 1,690 tested positive and 24 died in past 24 hours
(Inputs from ENS)
Can BCG vaccine reduce COVID-19 deaths among elderly? TN clears ICMR study aiming to find out
In a new development, the State government on Wednesday gave its approval to test the efficacy of the BCG vaccine in reducing Covid mortality among the elderly.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
In Odisha, an appeal for cooperation
Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy requests people to cooperate so that tracing and testing can be comprehensive in these four districts @NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha
— Siba Mohanty (@Siba_TNIE) July 16, 2020
Tamil Nadu records 4,549 fresh cases and 69 deaths, toll rises to 2,236
Chennai alone recorded 1,157 cases and 23 deaths. Among Chennai’s neighbouring districts, Chengalpattu recorded 179 cases, Kancheepuram 67 and Tiruvallur 526, the highest single day tally in the district.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Another Tamil Nadu minister tests COVID-19 positive: Sources
TN Minister Nilofer Kafeel @DrNiloferKafeel tests positive for Covid, her husband and son have already turned positive, sources @xpresstn
— Sivakumar_TNIE (@sivakumarie) July 16, 2020
Unlike IPL, some domestic cricket tournaments likely to face axe amid COVID-19 outbreak
While much attention will be on the IPL, it is learnt that a decision on the tournament will be taken only next week, after the International Cricket Council’s Board meeting on Monday. The FTP will see a few changes. There are chances that the five-Test series against England in February-March will be reduced to three, in order to accommodate more limited-over fixtures.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Bihar
- Total cases: 21,558
- Deaths: 167
- Recovered cases:14,101
- Active cases: 7,289
Jammu and Kashmir
- New cases: 490
- Total cases:12,156
- Death toll: 222
- Active cases: 5,488
- Recovered cases: 6,446
Uttar Pradesh
- Total cases: 42,395
- New cases: 2,083
- Active cases: 15,720
- Recovered patients: 26,675
- Death toll: 1,046
- Total samples tested in last 24 hours: 48,085
(Inputs from ENS)
WATCH | International Flights to USA, France to resume through air bubbles: Civil Aviation Minister
Assam plasma donors to get preferential treatment in job interviews: Minister
People donating plasma to Covid-19 patients in Assam may get preferential treatment in job interviews and government facilities in the future, state’s Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal takes stock of flood situation in Kaziranga National Park, but with masks on!
Maharashtra: With record spike of 8,641, COVID-19 count now 2,84,281
In Maharashtra, total 2,84,281 #covid 19 positive patients, 11,194 deaths and 1,58,140 recovery. Today, 8641 new cases, 266 deaths and 5527 recovery reported. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) July 16, 2020
Chennai corporation begins 'faster' antibody testing for COVID-19 frontline workers
For COVID-19, the RT-PCR method is standard but time consuming and so this test is done in parallel for quicker results, Corporation Commissioner G Prakash said.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Karnataka registers record high cases and toll in last 24-hours
Karnataka records highest ever number of #COVID19 cases & deaths with 4,169 cases & 104 deaths on Thursday. Death toll crosses 1000-mark.
— Anusha Ravi Sood (@anusharavi10) July 16, 2020
2344 cases in B'luru alone
State's tally- 51,422
Active cases- 30,655
Deaths- 1032-6
Discharges- 19,729@NewIndianXpress@santwana99 pic.twitter.com/HiJuvjzgJd
This Patna body giving oxygen cylinders for free to home-quarantined COVID-19 patients
In a unique initiative, the Bihar Pradesh Marawari (Bihar Regional Marwari Conference) has started an Oxygen Cylinder Bank (OCB) in Patna to provide free oxygen cylinders to home quarantined Covid-19 patients.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Increase in COVID-19 numbers in India is because of huge population, we have good recovery rate: AIIMS Director
The number of #COVID19 cases is increasing in India because of the huge population of our country. But, we have a good recovery rate and the mortality rate is also very low: Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director pic.twitter.com/1EA5QSbmRs
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Varavara Rao tests positive for COVID-19, lawyer urges he be shifted to private hospital
Rao had been admitted to the Sir JJ hospital on July 13 after his health deteriorated in jail and following repeated pleas from his family. A routine swab test done on July 14 confirmed he was COVID-19 positive on July 16 evening. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
UP reports 2083 new cases in last 24 hours as state tally rises to 42,395
#COVID19 UP UPDATE
— Namita_TNIE (@Namita_TNIE) July 16, 2020
Total cases : 42395
Fresh cases in last 24 hrs: 2083
Active cases : 15720
No of patients recovered: 26675
Deaths: 1046
Total samples tested in last 24 hrs : 48085@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @myogiadityanath @ShishirGoUP
WATCH | Report on hard hit fitness industry due to the lockdown
#Fitness industry is hit hard by the spread of #COVID19 & #lockdown. With #India looking forward to #unlock3 the stakeholders request @IndianGovtt to reopen the sector.@Murthy_TNIE brings you more details@NewIndianXpress @Kalyan_TNIE #coronavirus #health #immunitybooster pic.twitter.com/UGlwqfwrzZ
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) July 16, 2020
Delhi reports 1652 new cases with reduced RT-PCR tests
Delhi reduces RT-PCR tests, around 20K tests done.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) July 16, 2020
1652 new #COVID19 cases registered in past 24hours. 1994 recovered. 58 more fatalities. Active cases at 17k +.
Cumulative cases 1.18 lac +@NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard #CoronaUpdatesInIndia pic.twitter.com/tiXNF5zLgm
Kerala not going for total lockdown, strategy for now is cluster management: CM Vijayan
CM @vijayanpinarayi on state's #Covid19 strategy:
— Sovi Vidyadharan (@sovividyadharan) July 16, 2020
Not going for total lockdown as of now; will consider that option only if needed. Right now, the strategy is cluster management. But it will succeed only with people's cooperation, he says. @xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress
Tamil Nadu reports 4549 new cases, state tally rises to 1.56 lakh
5,105 Covid patients discharged today taking the total to 1,07,416.
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) July 16, 2020
However, death toll continues to be a cause of worry - 69 died today - Total so far 2,236
Active cases till date: 46,714
New cases: 4,549@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
Punjab caps COVID-19 treatment rates for private hospitals
For moderate sickness requiring isolation beds, including supportive care and oxygen, the rates per day are fixed at Rs 10,000 for all private medical colleges or NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) private hospitals with teaching programme, the government said in a statement. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Kerala reports 722 new cases
722 new #COVID19 cases in Kerala
— Raam Das (@PRamdas_TNIE) July 16, 2020
481 through contact
(34 cases without origin)
157 from abroad
62 other states
12 health workers
05 BSF
03 ITBP
02 death
Total cases-10275
Active cases-5372@NewIndianXpress @xpresskerala
Goa CM apprises Governor of efforts to controal Covid spread
Some wrong info is being circulated on social media regarding #COVID19 in Goa. So, today in meeting, we gave right info to Governor. Guv praised our ongoing efforts to control spread of virus&said that social media,electronic media&print media is presenting wrong picture: Goa CM pic.twitter.com/vCVEBLVU4l
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
WATCH | Reality of Hyderabad hospital: Suspected COVID-19 patients forced to share ward with dead
Test Kilpauk mental health institute inmates for COVID-19 within a week: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court on Thursday directed the state government to test all 800 inmates in the Institute of Mental Health, Kilpauk including the staff within one week. The Court Issued detailed directions in providing exclusive care and treatment to each of the inmates if they test positive, (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Active Covid-19 cases manageable, says Centre as India reports record 32,695 cases in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 6,12,814 have been cured so far, while 3,31,146 are currently active. In the past 24 hours, 20,783 patients were declared cured, taking India's recovery rate to 63.25 per cent. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Meghalaya to close all entry points to state from July 24-31
The Meghalaya government has decided to close all entry points to the state from July 24 to 31 to intensify COVID-19 surveillance, as its caseload rose to 354 on Thursday with 16 more security personnel testing positive for the infection, officials said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Testing capacity to be increased to 10 lakh tests per day over next 3 months
#COVID19 testing capacity to be increased to 10 lakh tests per day over next 3 months, says @drharshvardhan. #India, as of now, is testing nearly 3.25 lakh samples per day to detect fresh #Covid_19 cases @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard #IndiaCovidUpdates
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) July 16, 2020
Russia plans to produce 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this year
Russia plans to produce 30 million doses of an experimental #COVID19 vaccine domestically this year, with the potential to manufacture a further 170 million abroad: Reuters.
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
WATCH | Kerala news updates
Customs wing arrests two more persons in Kerala gold smuggling case, Kerala reports another COVID death and more news updates. @Manojexpress brings the details@NewIndianXpress @MSKiranPrakash@xpresskerala pic.twitter.com/hYkTaGKK3g
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) July 16, 2020
Bilateral air bubbles, which will carry a possible number of people but under defined conditions, to be created
Air bubbles have been created with few Countries like USA and France. More Countries may join, says Aviation minister Hardeep Puri. @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard
— kumar vikram (@KrVikram_TNIE) July 16, 2020
American carriers to fly 18 flights to India between July 17-31
American carriers will be flying 18 flights to India between July 17 and July 31: Aviation Minister
WATCH | Karnataka news updates
Medical education minister Dr K Sudhakar said doctors neglecting duty, violating norms will be suspended. Volunteers join hands with police to enforce strict lockdown.@BoskyKhanna and @vinodkumart give the updates
— TNIE Karnataka (@XpressBengaluru) July 16, 2020
Editing @MeghanaSastry.@santwana99 pic.twitter.com/T4ozdcGA9b
Andhra reports 2593 new cases in last 24 hours
#COVIDUpdates: AP recorded as many as 2,593 (9-other states) new cases in the last 24 hours taking the #COVID tally of the state to 38,044. 40 deaths were recorded and the toll stands at 492.@NewIndianXpress @Kalyan_TNIE #coronavirus #COVID__19 #Andhra pic.twitter.com/gpp3DRt9P5
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) July 16, 2020
Kerala: Amid spurt in COVID-19 cases, over 1.03 lakh students appear for KEAM entrance exam
14 priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams test positive
Andhra Pradesh: 14 priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have tested positive for #COVID19. Anil Kumar Singhal, Executive officer of TTD today held a meeting with temple priests, health and vigilance officials. pic.twitter.com/vwSXPpdeUI
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Former UP minister and Samajwadi party leader Ghoora Ram dies of COVID-19
Former minister and Samajwadi party leader Ghoora Ram died of coronavirus early Thursday morning at the King George's Medical University in Lucknow, his family said. According to the SP leader's son Santosh Kumar, he was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday after he complained of a cough and difficulty in breathing.
First indigenous COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Zydus to enter human trials
he Department of Biotechnology under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology has announced that ZyCoV-D, the plasmid DNA vaccine candidate designed and developed by Zydus, has entered Phase I/II clinical trials. This makes it the first indigenously developed vaccine candidate for COVID-19 to be administered to humans in India.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Social distancing while celebrating exam success
Hug with responsibility: Students follow social distancing and share a #COVID19 hug after checking #12thExamResult in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 16, 2020
Express photos | @Rajaclicks. @xpresstn @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/Jew0BNUyxK
Kolkata: Man, who showed normal temperature at airport thermal screening, tests COVID-19 positive
"A passenger who had arrived in Kolkata from Delhi via Guwahati on a SpiceJet flight on July 14 was found to be carrying his test report showing him to be COVID-19 positive. During the thermal screening, his temperature had come out normal," the Kolkata Airport Director informed. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Another suicide in Thiruvananthapuram
Third suicide at the #COVID ward of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. A Kollam native who was under observation after coming into contact with a Covid patient via @IS_Gopika_TNIE @xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress
— anil s anilan (@anilsanilan) July 16, 2020
Two new cases in Himachal
WATCH | Students who got promoted to Class 12 get laptops
Students who got promoted to Class 12 were given laptops with all the lessons in-built at Government girls High school in Chennai's Ashok Nagar.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) July 16, 2020
Express video | @ashwinacharya05.@xpresstn @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/rSHyTDiijk
147 new cases in Puducherry
UGC on status on University exams across country amid COVID-19
- Universities were approached to inform the status of the conduct of examination. Response received from 640 universities.
- Out of these, 454 have either conducted the examination or are planning to conduct.
- 177 universities are yet to decide on the conduct of examination. I
- n case of 27 private universities, which were established during 2019-20 to till date, the first batch is yet to become eligible for final examination.
Lockdown scenes from Patna
Bihar: Shops closed & streets deserted as lockdown is being observed in Patna today. The state government has imposed a lockdown in the state from today till 31st July due to rise in #COVID19 cases. pic.twitter.com/id80AaEJmT
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Update from Kolkata Airport
A passenger who had arrived in Kolkata from Delhi via Guwahati on a SpiceJet flight on 14th July was found to be carrying his test report showing him to be COVID-19 positive. During thermal screening, his temperature had come out normal: Kolkata Airport Director.
India's situation bter than any other country: Union Health Minister
Despite being such a largely populated nation, we can perhaps claim to have performed better than any other country. Today our fatality rate is 2.57% and recovery rate is 63.25%: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
News from Tamil Nadu
40 Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran due to COVID lockdown, returned to Tamil Nadu yesterday. These fisherman from Kanyakumari, Nagapattinam, Thuthukudi, Ramanathapuram ,Nagapattinam, Cudallore, Thirunelveli were handed over to respective district officials. They will be quarantined for 14 days.
Tough police checkings in Bengaluru as Karnataka capital goes back into lockdown again
Karnataka: Police personnel check IDs of commuters in Bengaluru. Lockdown has been imposed in the city for 7 days with effect from 8 pm on 14th July till 5 am on 22nd July, to curb the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/8bComiOsr1
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
494 new cases in Odisha in last 24 hours
#Odisha reports 494 new #COVID19 cases (322 in quarantine, 172 local contacts), tally crosses 15000 mark.
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 16, 2020
Samples tested in last 24 hrs: 8096
Total samples: 3,61,920
Total cases: 15,392
Ganjam 246
Khurda 64
Cuttack 38
Balasore 21
Nayagarh 16@XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/ScAW9MY6hj
Kerala's Greenfield Stadium complex to become COVID-19 facility
Volunteers converting Greenfield stadium complex in Karyavattom into a Covid first-line treatment centre. The 750-bed facility is coming after @vijayanpinarayi spoke about the spike in Covid-19 cases in Thiruvananthapuram. @NewIndianXpress @xpresskerala pic.twitter.com/RJYauvtaY9
— Unnikrishnan (@unitune6) July 16, 2020
143 new cases in Rajasthan in last 24 hours
143 new #COVID19 positive cases and 4 deaths have been reported in Rajasthan till 10.30 am today. Total number of cases stand at 26580 including 6459 active cases and 534 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/f3vVhBTY84
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
WATCH | Forget online classes, teachers in Karnataka villages deliver education at doorsteps
Gurugram: Local shop owners in Sadar Bazaar claim Municipal Corporation issues them hefty fines & seal their shops allegedly for land encroachment. Vice President, Sadar Bazar Association says, "We abide by guidelines still receive hefty fines. We will break this seal & work." pic.twitter.com/Vx1QVviMbm
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
WATCH | 110 Not Out - India's oldest COVID-19 survivor faces discrimination
Recovery rate nears 64% in India
Lockdown visuals from Pune
Maharashtra: Police check vehicles in Pune amid lockdown that has been imposed here from 13th to 23rd July in the wake of #COVID19 pandemic.
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
The lockdown is being imposed in two phases here - first phase from 13th to 18th July and the second phase from 18th to 23rd July. pic.twitter.com/5KJ19aMBnx
Update from DGCA
Air Traffic Control (ATC) shall not allow the arrival unless the approval is provided to them: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) https://t.co/M8XT32gZAB
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Lockdown norms flouted in Delhi
31 people holding a social gathering at a restaurant in Paschim Vihar were detained by police yesterday for indulging in drinking alcohol, in contravention of the conditions of lockdown. Case registered, further investigation on.
136 new positive cases in Indore
Latest Assam tally
News from Kerala
Kerala: A #COVID19 treatment centre with over 1000 beds has been set up at Calicut University in Malappuram. K Gopalakrishnan, District Collector, Malappuram says, "Patients who have tested positive but don't have any symptom will be treated here." (15.07.2020) pic.twitter.com/VWV2DGNwci
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
Classical dance classes in Odisha goes online
Odisha:Classical dance&music learners are attending online classes to continue their practice.Sangeeta Gosain,CEO,Odissi research centre,Bhubaneswar says,"Many webinars are being done.Some are very good&useful.However,some are below standard,but you can't control." (15.07) #COVID pic.twitter.com/VkyMud271B
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020
Congress MP cultivates paddy in Chhattisgarh amid lockdown
Chhattisgarh:Congress MP Phulo Devi Netam was seen cultivating paddy at her village in Kondagaon.She says,"I come from family of farmers. It gives me solace to work here.Many people are saying there's labour shortage due to #COVID.There's no shame in doing our own work." (15.07) pic.twitter.com/zbJPACeAMq
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
29 new positive cases in Mizoram
29 new COVID-19 positive cases confirmed in the state in last 24 hours, taking the total positive cases' tally to 267 including 159 cured/discharged: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram.
Lockdown starts in Bihar
Bihar: Movement of vehicles continue near Chandani Chowk in Muzaffarpur dist amid the lockdown imposed in the state from 16th to 31st July.
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
All transport suspended in state except taxis-autos, pvt vehicles for permitted activities,essential service providers& transport of goods pic.twitter.com/wcRbdQWlFC
32,695 COVID-19 cases and 606 deaths in last 24 hours
Lockdown scenes from Karnataka
Karnataka: Lockdown being observed in the Dakshina Kannada district. A week-long lockdown has been imposed in the district starting from today till July 23 with relaxation hours between 8 am to 11 am. Visuals from Mangaluru. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Iuo6KrwTKR
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Close to 3.3 lakh samples tested in last 24 hours
Patna HC restricts entry to visitors as cases spike in Bihar capital
Entry to the Court complex shall be restricted to very few authorised persons and other persons including staff are not required to come to the office from 16th July to 23rd July in view of the lockdown in Bihar from 16th July: Patna High Court. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/3a96h6Zzit
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2020
Plasma Therapy starts in India
#BigBreaking: Convalescent #PlasmaTherapy begins in #Odisha. After 4 recovered persons including a doctor donate plasma of different blood groups at SCB MCH, Cuttack, one unit of B +ve plasma transfused to a 48-year-old #COVID19 patient at Ashwini Covid Hospital. @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/cTh9ycq84Q
— Hemant Kumar Rout #StayHomeStaySafe (@TheHemantRout) July 16, 2020
COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | 47,253 cases: Karnataka overtakes Gujarat as fourth worst coronavirus-hit state
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. (READ THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE)