Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Speaker Test COVID-19 Positive
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday, 24 August, that he has tested positive for coronavirus. "I was tested for Novel Corona Virus today. My test report has returned positive. I appeal to all colleagues and associates who came in my contact over the last week to get themselves tested. I request my close contacts to move into strict quarantine immediately," he announced in a tweet.
Earlier, PTI reported that Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and two MLAs had tested positive for COVID-19.
India on Monday reported 61,408 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 31,06,349. The death toll currently stands at 57,542.
- Maharashtra on Monday reported 11,015 new COVID-19 cases and 212 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,93,398
Delhi reported 1,061 new COVID-19 cases and 13 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,62,527 and the death toll to 4,313
- India’s COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to over 74 percent with a record 62,282 patients having been discharged in a day, the Health Ministry said on Friday
- Globally, over 23.4 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded, with the death toll more than 8,09,000
Usain Bolt Awaits Result of COVID-19 Test, Goes Into Self-Quarantine
Olympic medalist Usain Bolt on Monday said that he was awaiting the result of a COVID-19 test that he took and has gone into self-quarantine as a precautionary measure, PTI reported.
11,015 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra
Maharashtra on Monday reported 11,015 new COVID-19 cases and 212 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,93,398.
1,061 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; 1,200 Recovered/Discharged
Delhi on Monday reported 1,061 new COVID-19 cases and 13 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,62,527 and the death toll to 4,313. As many as 1,200 patients also recovered or were discharged on Monday.
8,601 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh on Monday reported 8,601 new COVID-19 cases and 86 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 3,61,712 and the death toll to 3,368.
5,967 New COVID-19 Cases in TN; Tally Rises to Over 3.85 Lakh
Tamil Nadu on Monday reported 5,967 new COVID-19 cases and 97 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 3,85,352 and the death toll to 6,614.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Tests COVID-19 Positive
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. "I was tested for Novel Corona Virus today. My test report has returned positive. I appeal to all colleagues and associates who came in my contact over the last week to get themselves tested. I request my close contacts to move into strict quarantine immediately," he announced in a tweet.
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Dharavi
On Monday, two new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai, taking the total number of cases to 2713. Number of active cases in Dharavi are now at 83, reported ANI, citing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
345 New COVID-19 Cases in Puducherry
With 345 new COVID-19 cases in Puducherry, the total tally is at 10,859, and active cases stand at 3,753.
5 more deaths were reported on Monday, taking the total death toll in the state to 164, reported PTI, citing Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao.
AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik, Admitted Since 10 Days, Suffers Drop in Oxygen Saturation
Union Minister for AYUSH Shripad Naik reportedly suffered a drop in oxygen saturation on Monday morning. He has been admitted to Manipal Hospital since last 10 days, informed Goa CM Pramod Sawant, according to ANI.
A team of doctors from AIIMS, Delhi will come here and decide on whether to shift Naik to Delhi for further treatment, said Goa CM.
Haryana Assembly Speaker Tests COVID-19 Positive
Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and two MLAs have tested COVID-19 positive, informed Health Minister Anil Vij, according to PTI
Haryana Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19
Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta has tested positive for COVID-19, Panchkula Civil Surgeon Jasjeet Kaur told ANI.
SC Refuses to Issue Nationwide Guidelines Over Ex-Gratia
Supreme Court refused to issue guidelines throughout the country for giving ex-gratia to the families of those who died due to COVID-19 pandemic. The court said that every state has a different policy to deal with the matter, based on its finances and there can't be directions from the top court.
1,842 New Cases in Telangana
Telangana reported at least 1,842 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 1,06,091 in the state.
India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 31 Lakh; Death Toll at 57,542
India on Monday, 24 August reported 61,408 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total COVID-19 tally rises to 31,06,349 including 23,38,036 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 57,542 deaths.
46-Yr-Old COVID-19 Patient Kills Himself in Bihar
A 46-year-old COVID-19 patient allegedly killed himself at an hospital building in Bihar's Jehanabad district.
Jharkhand's COVID-19 Tally Climbs to 30,000
Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally crosses the 30,000-mark with 1,075 fresh cases, death toll mounts to 318 with eight new fatalities; active case count at 9,724, reported PTI.
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