COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Kerala may be forced to go for complete lockdown, says CM as single-day cases cross 1,000 mark for first time

The state's death toll due to the virus went up by 280 and reached 12,556, it said.
Health workers collect swab sample from a woman for COVID-19 tests in Kozhikode Thursday July 9 2020. (Photo | PTI)
Health workers collect swab sample from a woman for COVID-19 tests in Kozhikode Thursday July 9 2020. (Photo | PTI)

In the highest single day surge so far, Kerala on Wednesday reported 1,038 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 24 health workers and five councillors, taking the infection tally to 15,032.

The death toll climbed to 45 with a 75-year-old man from Idukki succumbing to the virus.

As many as 8,818 people were presently under treatment with 53 of them in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), including nine with ventilator support, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters here.

Meanwhile, India added 37,724 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday taking the country's tally to 11,92,915, while recoveries surged to 7,53,049 with 28,472 people having recuperated in a day, the highest so far, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The death toll due to the disease rose to 28,732 with 648 people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

There are 4,11,133 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country, while 7,53,049 people having recovered so far.

Kerala to go lockdown mode?

Mahakumbh to be held as Scheduled: CM

Uttarakhand CM said that Mahakumbh 2021 will be organized at the scheduled time by following all traditions and norms of the religious congregation after meeting with saints from Haridwar. "The auspicious Mahakumbh will take place at scheduled time. Rest of the changes will depend on how situation unfolds," said the CM.

Himachal Pradesh update

107 new cases push Noida's tally near 4,400.

The number of active COVID-19 cases, however, came down to 962 from 979 on Tuesday as 122 more patients got discharged after treatment, according to the data released by the UP Health Department for a 24-hour period.

COVID testing facility opened in Leh

COVID testing facility opened in Leh

COVID testing facility opened in Leh

Himachal Pradesh update

Himachal Pradesh update

107 new cases push Noida's tally near 4,400

The number of active COVID-19 cases, however, came down to 962 from 979 on Tuesday as 122 more patients got discharged after treatment, according to the data released by the UP Health Department for a 24-hour period.

Sikkim reports record 108 new cases

Sikkim on Wednesday reported 108 new cases of COVID-19, its highest single-day spike, as the state's tally rose to 438, an official said. Most of the new cases were detected in East Sikkim where 61 people tested positive, said Director General- cum-Secretary, Health, Pema T Bhutia.

Tripura BJP MLA, wife test positive

Tripura's ruling BJP MLA Rampada Jamatia and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. Two personal guards of Jamatia were also found to have been infected by the coronavirus. All four have been admitted to a COVID-19 Care Centre (CCC).

Chennai's 10-rupee doctor passes away

Well known for his philanthropy, Dr C Mohan Reddy (84), despite his age being against him, joined the battle against COVID-19 and treated many outpatients in his mid-tier hospital even during the pandemic.

(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Tripura BJP MLA, wife test positive

Tripura's ruling BJP MLA Rampada Jamatia and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. Two personal guards of Jamatia were also found to have been infected by the coronavirus. All four have been admitted to a COVID-19 Care Centre (CCC).

Tripura BJP MLA, wife test positive

Tripura's ruling BJP MLA Rampada Jamatia and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. Two personal guards of Jamatia were also found to have been infected by the coronavirus. All four have been admitted to a COVID-19 Care Centre (CCC).

Gujarat update

The number of COVID-19 cases in Gujarat rose by 1,020 to 51,485 on Wednesday while fatalities went up by 28, including 19 in Surat, to 2,229 in the state, the health department said.

Delhi govt plans more monthly sero-surveys

A fresh sero-survey will be conducted in the national capital from August 1-5 and such exercises will be conducted every month to formulate better policies to tackle COVID-19, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said Wednesday. The decision comes after the city government analysed the results of the latest sero-survey which showed nearly 23 per cent of the people here had exposure to the novel coronavirus.

Ahmedabad count rises to 24,963

With three more patients succumbing to the infection, the death toll mounted to 1,560, it said. A total of 212 patients were discharged in the day, taking the count of recovered cases to 19,625, it said.

Goa update

Punjab introduces 77 advance life support ambulances

Rajasthan update

Delhi update

Nagpur records 122 new infections

With the detection of 122 fresh cases, the district's COVID-19 tally has reached 3,293, the official said. A total of 132 patients were discharged from various hospitals following their recovery from the deadly infection.

CISF personnel succumbs in Mumbai

A 49-year-old CISF personnel posted in the Mumbai airport security unit has succumbed to COVID-19, taking the death toll due to the pandemic in the paramilitary force to 10, officials said on Wednesday. Head Constable Basudeb Mandal passed away at a hospital in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, they said.

Bengal sees highest single-day spike of 2,291 cases

The COVID-19 death toll in West Bengal mounted to 1,221 on Wednesday after the highest single-day spike of 39 fatalities were reported from different parts of the state, the health department said.

Kerala update

Maharashtra reports highest one-day spike of 10,576

A total of 5,552 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, taking the number of such poeple in the state to 1,87,769, the department said in its statement.

Uttar Pradesh update

Total cases : 54325
Fresh cases: 2308
Active cases : 20825
Recoveries: 33500
Deaths: 1263
Samples tested in last 24 hrs: 45650

Manipur update

414 fresh cases in Punjab

Chandigarh UT reports 29 new COVID cases

29 fresh COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Chandigarh today, taking the total number of cases to 780 including 241 active cases and 13 deaths: Health Department  

Manipur to impose lockdown

Manipur to go under complete lockdown from 2 PM on July 23 as coronavirus cases spike. 

Kerala CM hints at another total lockdown in state

Airbnb launches 'enhanced cleaning protocol' in India for hosts

The initiative is one of the first overarching standardised protocols for cleaning and sanitisation for homestays in the country, and is aimed at providing guidance to hosts offering small-scale accommodations, which has been reviewed by the Indian Medical Association, the company said in a statement.

FULL REPORT HERE

Kerala has a different discharge policy for COVID-19 patients: CM

68-day lockdown may have led to over 4.1 lakh more cases of underweight kids: Study

The paper titled Living on the edge? The sensitivity of child undernutrition prevalence to bodyweight shocks in the context of the 2020 national lockdown strategy in India has said that under a scenario of body weight shock (reduction in weight) of 0.5 %, the prevalence of those turning underweight and wasting will increase by 1.42 and 1.36 percentage points, respectively. 

FULL REPORT HERE

Prominent child rights activist Achyuta Rao loses battle with COVID-19 in Hyderabad

The 59-year-old Achyuta Rao with over 20 years of experience in child rights campaigns in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh was admitted to Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, eight days ago but lost his battle with the virus. He had served as the chairperson of State Commission of Protection of Child Rights in 2014-15. He was well known for his fight in stopping child marriages in the state and filing human rights petitions on matters affecting child rights.  

From students to corporates, donors pour in Rs 394 crore to TN govt's COVID relief fund

Thanking people from all walks of life including industrial houses, employees of the state government and public sector undertakings, pensioners, NGOs and others, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday recalled that two students from Orathur village in Cuddalore district -- T Narendran and T Niranjana -- donated their savings of Rs 80,000 and food items for 40 days to children who have lost their parents and are living in poverty.

FULL REPORT HERE

Karnataka reports 4764 new cases till July 22 evening

Thiru Vi Ka Nagar in Chennai has highest growth rate of COVID-19

While Thiru Vi Ka Nagar drew praise for being among the first zones to bring COVID-19 cases under control a month ago, its ascent to the top of the charts now comes as a concern to residents. The positivity rate in the city overall is around 10-12% while the positivity rate in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar is now around 22%, said officials.

FULL REPORT HERE

Kerala reports over 1000 cases of coronavirus in a day

US signs contract with Pfizer for 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced Wednesday that the U.S. has signed a contract with Pfizer for delivery in December of the first 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine the pharmaceutical company is working to develop. The U.S. could buy another 500 million doses under the agreement. 

FULL REPORT HERE

TN reports over 5800 cases and 74 deaths

Punjab CM orders officials to formulate rules for shooting of films

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has directed state Chief Secretary to formulate guidelines for the shooting of films, songs and shows etc, safely. The directive came after three Punjabi singers/actors made a representation to CM through video conference. 

Uber cabs upgrade self for COVID times

Ladakh sees eight more cases of COVID-19

Eight more tested COVID19 positive in UT Ladakh; 8 cured and discharged. Active cases in Ladakh is 186; 156 in Leh district and 30 in Kargil district 

Parents booked for violating COVID norms in Kerala during KEAM exam

Kerala Police book over 600 parents of students who appeared for Kerala Engg Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance exam for flouting social distancing norms. Today a 17-yr-old boy who had appeared for the exam in Valiyathura. Two other students had yesterday tested positive for COVID 

FULL REPORT HERE

Maharashtra minister Abdul Sattar tests coronavirus positive

Gujarat asks self-financed schools in state to not collect tuition fee

Gujarat govt directs self-financed schools in state not to collect tuition fees from students as long as they remain shut due to COVID19 pandemic. 

Fake COVID testing kits seized from 77 countries in international trafficking crackdown

 Police have seized 17,000 fake COVID-19 testing kits discovered in raids against illicit food and drink products across dozens of countries, Interpol said Wednesday. Officials seized $40 million (34.5 million euros) worth of fake or substandard products in 77 countries, and arrested 407 people in the operation, carried out from December 2019 to June 2020.

FULL REPORT HERE

Andhra records another single-day spike of over 6000 new infections

SC rules out physical hearings due to COVID

A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said that a seven-judge committee of the apex court would consider after four weeks the aspect of re-starting physical hearing in the top court. The CJI's observation came when a lawyer sought resumption of physical court hearing to deal with a batch of petitions relating to grant of quota in promotions to SC/ST employees in various states, reported PTI. 

Himachal CM quarantines self

FULL REPORT HERE

Yogi Adityanath's suggestion for COVID-19 recoveries

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asks officials to study case history of patients discharged after treatment for COVID19, says it could help in improving state's recovery rate. 

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves

India's COVID19 recovery rate rises to 63.13 per cent with record 28,472 patients recuperating in 24 hours: Union Health Ministry 

Dharavi area in Mumbai reports five fresh COVID cases

Five new COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today, taking the total number of cases to 2507 including 2116 discharges and 141 active cases: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 

India strengthening its COVID-19 response: WHO

India is responding with utmost urgency to COVID19 from start. It's been continually strengthening preparedness and response measures, including ramping up testing capacities, readying more hospitals, arranging and stocking up medicines and essential. We're aware of varying capacities at sub-national levels. Not unusual in country as big as India and its population size, that measures taken may often not be uniformly sufficient across all areas. Scaling up capacities and response remains constant need in India, says Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director, South-East Asia.

Karnataka Bulletin on COVID-19

Coca Cola revenue tumbles as lockdown took a toll on soft drinks sales

Beverage major Coca Cola has suffered its steepest quarterly revenue decline in at least 25 years. The company on Tuesday said that closure of restaurants, theaters, and sporting venues due to the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed its second-quarter sales down 28 per cent year-on-year to $7.2 billion. Unit volume, a key measure that indicates demand, declined 16 per cent with Asia Pacific region seeing a 18 per cent plunge primarily due to the strict nationwide lockdown in India, Chief Executive James Quincey said. 

Extension in relaxed WFH rules to help ensure business continuity, employee safety: IT industry

The government's decision to extend relaxation in connectivity norms for work from home (WFH) for IT and BPO companies till December 31 will help ensure business continuity and employee safety, industry executives said. The move will also help the industry increase its talent pool to tier II and III cities, they said. The Department of Telecom (DoT) had on Tuesday extended the relaxations in the norms for other service providers (OSPs) to facilitate 'work from home' amid COVID-19 pandemic.

ALSO READ: Government extends work from home norms for IT, ITes companies till December 31

COVID tests underway in Hyderabad

Pandemic to bite deeply, GDP to shrink by 6 per cent in FY21: Report

According to the report, just 7 per cent of the districts in economically key states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, accounting for 30.5 per cent of the national economic output, and in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh account for as much as 70 per cent of the caseload.

FULL REPORT HERE

Kerala reports four more deaths: News bulletin

Uttar Pradesh COVID updates

  • A rapid response team will inspect the homes of patients to access whether they fulfill the condition for home isolation. They will also take an undertaking from them. People in home isolation can call 1800-180-5146 for medical advice: UP Principal Health Secretary AM Prasad
  • UP reported 2,308 new COVID-19 cases, taking active cases to 20,825 active in last 24 hours. Number of discharges & deaths stand at 33,500 & 1,263 respectively. Over 45,650 samples were tested in the state yesterday, over 16 lakhs tests done so far
  • Curfew imposed in Aluva region of Kerala

    Curfew will be imposed in Aluva region from today midnight due to contain spread of COVID-19. Aluva Municipality & 6 panchayats fall under Aluva region. Essential services will be allowed between 10 am & 2 pm. Chemist shops can operate 24 hours: Kerala Minister VS Sunil Kumar 

    Vellore corporation staff on the job

    CM Naveen Patnaik urges Serum Institute CEO to give priority to Odisha for vaccine trials

    Speaking to Serum Institute’s CEO Adar Poonawalla through video conferencing on the progress of a COVID-19 vaccine, Naveen congratulated him for the recent promising results published in international journal Lancet. Serum Institute of India has collaborated with Oxford University to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and its subsequent human trials. The institute plans to start trials of the vaccine on around 5,000 volunteers in the country in August after it gets necessary approvals.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Uttar Pradesh government announces revised discharge policy for COVID-19 patients

    The revised policy makes it mandatory for doctors to ensure that no patient has any symptoms of the infection, their oxygen saturation level (even with support) is 94% and they haven't experienced a fever in the three days prior to the discharge.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Karnataka's pondman Kaamegowda tests positive for coronavirus

    READ ABOUT KARNATAKA'S LAKE MAN HERE

    2 lakh cases of violation of prohibitory orders in Maharashtra

    Over 2 lakh cases of violation of prohibitory orders registered in Maharashtra till date since coronavirus lockdown was imposed in March, say officials. 

    254 more cases reported in Tripura

    Tripura's COVID-19 tally rises to 3,346 as state reports its highest single-day spike of 254 fresh cases.

    30-year-old coronavirus positive woman from Pune breaks home quarantine, flies to UAE

    The woman, whose husband lives in the UAE, tested positive for the viral infection on July 11 and was asked to isolate herself at home in her flat in the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) limits, the official said. "She got out of her housing society on July 17 and flew to the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) from Mumbai International Airport by a special flight," he said.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Abdul Kalam Technological University to hold exams only for final semester students

    An online exam conducted at the college level will be held for final semester students of BTech, MTech, MBA and MCA courses. Students can attend the online exams from home. Those final semester students, who do not want to attend the online examination or want to improve the marks in the online exam, can appear for the regular university exam, which is tentatively scheduled to be held in September. 

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Bi-weekly lockdown in Bengal may affect its jute industry, say sources

    As per a state government notification, the jute mills' gates will be locked and no worker will be allowed to enter or exit the premises on the lockdown days. However, the administration has allowed the mills to function if they house the workers inside the premises before a lockdown day begins.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Contract of foreign coaches extended by SAI

    Sports Authority of India (SAI) has extended the contract of 32 foreign coaches in 11 disciplines till Sept 30, 2021. The decision was taken to ensure that athletes bound for Tokyo Olympics, which has been postponed by a year, can retain continuity in training with the same coaches.

    Nurses in Bengal protest over staff shortage

    As COVID-19 cases surge, complete lockdown to be reimposed in Kashmir from July 22-27

    The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced a complete lockdown in nine out of 10 districts in Kashmir from Wednesday evening till July 27. “Complete lockdown in all Red districts (excluding Bandipora) of Kashmir division from today evening till 6 am on 27-7-2020,” the government announced on Twitter. Out of the 10 districts in the Valley, nine have been declared as red zones while Bandipora in north Kashmir is the only district not to fall in this category.

    Plasma screening camp inaugurated in Srinagar

    Over 300 of our police personnel have recovered from COVID19. Today, 26 of them are donating their blood plasma. We want others who have recovered from COVID19 to come forward and donate plasma. We will facilitate all donors: J&K Police DGP Dilbag Singh at inauguration of Plasma Screening camp in Srinagar.  

    As COVID-19 cases surge, complete lockdown to be reimposed in Kashmir from July 22-27

    In view of the surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in the last few weeks, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced a complete lockdown in nine out of 10 districts in Kashmir from Wednesday evening till July 27. “Complete lockdown in all Red districts (excluding Bandipora) of Kashmir division from today evening till 6 am on 27-7-2020,” the government announced on Twitter. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Tamil Nadu news bulletin

    Important exam alert from Kerala

    Another DMK MLA tests positive

    Karnataka CM takes stock of COVID-19 situation in state

    Complete lockdown in parts of J&K

     (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Complete lockdown in all Red districts (excluding Bandipora) of Kashmir Division from today evening till 6 am on 27 July. Agriculture/horticulture & construction activities to continue: Information and Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

    India records highest-ever daily recovery

    Highest ever number of recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours; 28,472 patients discharged. More than 7.5 lakh COVID-19 patients have recovered so far. Recovery Rate crosses 63%. 19 States/UTs register higher than 63.13% Recovery Rate: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    Sero survey to be conducted in Delhi every month

    Delhi government has decided to conduct sero surveillance every month. It will be done from the first till fifth of every month: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain.

    1000 new daily cases in Odisha for first time

    Odisha has reported 1078 new cases new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking its tally close to 19,835.

    Lockdown scenes from Raipur

    Bengaluru residents step out after week-long lockdown

    Latest Himachal tally

    Study suggests increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape

    Based on the findings of recent case studies of COVID-19 patients, researchers reviewed the role of smoking and vaping that may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the virus. The study led by Cucullo and TTUHSC graduate research assistant Sabrina Rahman Archie, "Cerebrovascular and Neurological Dysfunction under the Threat of COVID-19: Is There a Comorbid Role for Smoking and Vaping?" was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    30-year-old coronavirus positive woman from Pune breaks home quarantine, flies to UAE

    The woman, whose husband lives in the UAE, tested positive for the viral infection on July 11 and was asked to isolate herself at home in her flat in the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) limits, the official said. However, she got out of her housing society on July 17 and flew to the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) from Mumbai International Airport by a special flight. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Kollam student, who attended KEAM exam, tests positive for COVID-19

    A student who attended Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) examination in a centre in Thiruvananthapuram has been tested positive for Covid 19 on Wednesday. With this a total of four students who attended the entrance exam tested positive for the virus, three in Thiruvananthapuram and one in Kozhikode. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Doctors write to PM Modi

    226 new cases in Rajasthan

    Puducherry tally

    The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in the union territory rises to 2300, including 900 active cases, 1369 discharged and 31 deaths.

    205 new cases in Pune

    205 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in the last 24 hours in Pune district. Total positive cases stand at 56,621 and the death toll is at 1,442: Dr Bhagawan Pawar, District Health Officer, Pune.

    57 cases in Nagaland

    Out of 513 samples tested, 57 positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed - 23 in Dimapur, 18 in Kohima, seven in Zunheboto, five in Peren and two each in Mon and Mokokchung: S Pangnyu Phom, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland.

    Kerala registers Covid death in Kozhikode

    Kerala CM calls for all party meeting on July 24

    Government extends work from home norms for IT, ITes companies till December 31

    The government on Tuesday said it has extended connectivity norms for work from home for IT and BPO companies till December 31. The time period for work from home was expiring on July 31. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | TN fire dept officials spray disinfectants on the roads in Chennai

    New guidelines for patients' release in UP

  • Asymptomatic patients staying in home isolation will be considered recovered if they show no symptoms for 10 days, but they will have to stay in home isolation for seven more days after these initial 10 days.
  • Mild asymptomatic patients admitted in COVID facility will be discharged 10 days after their initial testing or seven days after being admitted (whichever comes later) if they show no symptoms.
  • After being discharged they'll have to be in mandatory home isolation for eight days. Samples of mild symptomatics will be collected through TrueNat on 8th day of first sample.
  • If negative they'll be discharged 10 days after first sample/10 days after show of symtoms/3 days without fever(whichever is later)&have to be in seven-day home isolation from that date.
  • Follow samples of patients with moderate and severe symtoms will be collected three days after they show no symptoms or 12 days after the collection of their first sample (whichever is later).
  • If negative, they'll be discharged and will have to stay in home islation for next seven days.
  • Another suspected COVID death in Mumbai? Here is what the BMC authorities have to say

  • Relatives of a patient, who died at Cooper Hospital in Mumbai where he was admitted for treatment, created ruckus at the hospital alleging that he was administered an injection after which he died.
  • He was bleeding from the mouth and was immediately given primary aid. Symptoms of pneumonia were seen. Symptoms of pneumonia and COVID are similar.
  • Cause of death was registered as pneumonia and suspected COVID.
  • As per ICMR protocol his body was handed over to Police but family got agitated.
  • The Hospital managment did what was prescribed under ICMR guidelines and patient was immediately admitted and was given the required treatment.
  • The allegations by the family of the deceased are "unfortunate".
  • DU Entrance Test likely in September first week

    Nagaland confirms 57 new cases

    New prison rules in Haryana

    Delhi Airport issues revised quarantine rules for domestic and international passengers

  • Passengers arriving by international flight at the Airport must undergo seven days of institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by seven days of home quarantine.
  • Amid transit passengers, symptomatic ones will be isolated and sent to containment zone next to terminal building escorted by respective airline officials.
  • They will be sent to Hospital/Medical centres for COVID checks/treatment. Transit passengers having further flights can go via Domestic flight transfer area or move up to departures check-in level, while re-entering they will have to go through mandatory temperature check at departures entry gate.
  • Upon arrival at the Airport, all domestic passengers have to undergo mandatory thermal screening. Only asymptomatic passengers will be permitted to exit the airport and shall home quarantine themselves for seven days.
  • Those arriving by international flight at the airport, they will also be required to undergo a secondary screening at Delhi Government post after which they will be allowed to proceed to the approved quarantine location.
  • Those arriving by international flight at the airport, in case they are planning to stay on in Delhi-NCR, they will have to undergo mandatory health screening which includes a primary screening by Airport Health Officials.
  • Hyderabad fruit sellers face lockdown woes

    Low-key festival at Tamil Nadu temple amid pandemic times

    3.4 lakh samples tested on Tuesday

    Lockdown relexations in Karnataka

    Spike of 37,724 cases and 648 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours.

    Total COVID-19 positive cases stand at 11,92,915 including 4,11,133 active cases, 7,53,050 cured/discharged/migrated and 28,732 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

    Sero-survey accurate but many Delhi residents still vulnerable to COVID-19: Experts

    As per the Ministry of Health, the survey in the national capital by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) from June 27 to July 10 which tested more than 23,000 citizens revealed that 22.4 per cent people who were part of the survey have prevalence of IgG antibodies. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Andhra government plans to reopen schools from September 5

    Addressing the media after the review meeting on education taken by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh told reporters that while the government has set September 5 as the date, the final decision will be taken based on the real-time situation. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Oxford vaccine shows positive response

    Tripura update

    Assam update

    Vaccine to cost Rs 1,000 per dose

    Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, has in an e-mail interview told Sudhir Suryawanshi that the mass production of vaccine against the COVID-19 will start in the first quarter of next year while the human trials in India will start next month.

    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Bihar BJP MLC succumbs

    Bihar BJP MLC Sunil Kumar Singh (66) died of the coronavirus at AIIMS here on Tuesday, an official said.

    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Amarnath Yathra cancelled

    The decision was taken at a meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) to discuss the conduct of the Yatra 2020.

    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Bihar BJP MLC succumbs

    Bihar BJP MLC Sunil Kumar Singh (66) died of the coronavirus at AIIMS here on Tuesday, an official said.

    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Chennai hospital screens volunteers for Covaxin trials

    SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is the only Institute in Tamil Nadu given approval by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct human trials on Covaxin.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    TN records 4,965 fresh cases

    The state reported 4,965 new Covid-19 positive cases and 75 deaths on Tuesday taking the tally 1,80,643 and toll 2,626. Chennai alone recorded 1,130 cases and 21 deaths.

    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

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