63,490 New COVID Cases Push India’s Tally to 25.89 L; 49,980 Dead
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India on Sunday, 16 August, reported 63,490 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 25,89,682. Meanwhile, the death toll increased by 944 to 49,980.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 6,77,444 active cases across the country, while 18,62,258 patients have been discharged.
- Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan died of COVID-19-related complications on Sunday
- Delhi on Sunday reported 652 new COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,52,580 and the death toll to 4,196
- Maharashtra reported 11,111 new COVID-19 cases and 288 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 5,95,865 and the death toll to 20,037.
- No idol immersion will take place at public places, and large congregations and community celebrations will also not be allowed on Ganesh Chaturthi in Delhi this year
- Globally, over 21.4 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far, with the death toll being more than 7,71,000
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No Idol Immersion at Public Places in Delhi on Ganesh Chaturthi This Year
No idol immersion will take place at public places, and large congregations and community celebrations will also not be allowed on Ganesh Chaturthi in the national capital this year, a Delhi Pollution Control Committee official was quoted by PTI as saying on Sunday.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has also issued instructions to district magistrates ahead of the festivals in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, ANI reported. In addition to the restrictions on Ganesh Chaturthi, no permission will be granted for procession during Muharram.
Case Fatality Rate Drops to 1.93%, Recovery Rate Nears 72%: Health Ministry
India's COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.93 percent, while the recovery rate has reached close to 72 percent, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.
5,950 New COVID-19 Cases in TN; Tally Rises to Over 3.38 Lakh
Tamil Nadu on Sunday reported 5,950 new COVID-19 cases and 125 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 3,38,055 and the death toll to 5,766. As many as 6,019 patients were discharged in the state on Sunday.
Former Indian Cricketer Chetan Chauhan Dies of COVID-19
Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan died of COVID-19-related complications on Sunday, his younger brother Pushpendra Chauhan was quoted by PTI as saying.
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652 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; 1,310 Discharged/Recovered
Delhi on Sunday reported 652 new COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,52,580 and the death toll to 4,196. Meanwhile, as many as 1,310 patients recovered or were discharged on Sunday.
11,111 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 5.95 Lakh
Maharashtra on Sunday reported 11,111 new COVID-19 cases and 288 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 5,95,865 and the death toll to 20,037.
Karnataka Health Minister Discharged from Hospital After Recovering from COVID-19
Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu was discharged from the Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru on Sunday after recovering from COVID-19, reported ANI.
8,012 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh; 10,117 Recover
Andhra Pradesh on Sunday reported 8,012 new COVID-19 cases and 88 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 2,89,829 and the death toll to 2,650. As many as 10,117 patients also recovered in the state on Sunday.