COVID-19: Congress MP from TN Dies; Punjab CM to Quarantine Self
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H Vasanthakumar, the Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away on Friday, 28 August. "We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of H Vasanthakumar. A staunch Congressman, true leader of the people and beloved MP," the Congress party tweeted.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has crossed the four-lakh mark in terms of the total number of COVID-19 cases, having recorded more than 10,000 new infections on Friday.
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has decided to go into seven-day self-quarantine, as per government protocol and on the advice of his doctors, after two MLAs who met him in the Vidhan Sabha tested positive for COVID-19, ANI reported on Friday, quoting the CM’s media advisor.
- Maharashtra on Friday reported 14,361 new COVID-19 cases and 331 fatalities, taking the tally to 7,47,995 and the death toll to 23,775
- Delhi reported 1,808 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,69,412
- The Haryana government on Friday said that shopping malls and shops, except those dealing with essential goods and services, will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday in urban areas
- Earlier on Friday, India reported 77,266 new COVID-19 cases in what is the biggest one-day spike, taking the tally in the country to 33,87,501
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75% Cases Recovered in Last 5 Months, Says Govt
In the past 5 months, more than 75 percent of the cases have recovered and less than 25 percent are active now, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare tweeted on Friday. Effective implementation of Centre's strategic and graded Test-Track-Treat approach has led to higher recoveries and lower fatality, the ministry said.
Record Spike of Over 77,000 Cases Takes India's COVD Tallt to 33.87 L
With a record spike of 77,266 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 case tally stood at 33.87 lakh on Friday, 28 August.
The COVID-19 tally now stand at 33,87,501 including 7,42,023 active cases, 25,83,948 cured/discharged/migrated & 61,529 deaths.
3.94 Cr Samples Tested in India Till Date
The total number of samples tested up to 27 August is 3,94,77,848 including 9,01,338 samples tested yesterday. the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.
Asyymptomatic Patients in Jammu to be under Home Isolation
All asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients in Jammu will be under home isolation, the Jammu and Kashmir Government said. Patients will be provided with oximeter for free, and need to download Aarogya Setu app. Asymptomatic patients admitted to hospital to remain there till they test negative.
557 New Cases in Rajasthan
At least 557 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Rajasthan today. The total number of cases now stand at 76,572 including 1,012 deaths.
Non-Essential Shops to be Shut on Monday, Tuesday in Urban Areas: Haryana Govt
The Haryana government on Friday said that shopping malls and shops, except those dealing with essential goods and services, will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday in urban areas to contain the spread of COVID-19, reported ANI.
There will be no bar on the opening of shops and shopping malls on Saturday and Sunday, the state government said.
JD(S) MLA HD Revanna Tests Positive for COVID-19
Janata Dal (Secular) MLA HD Revanna has tested positive for COVID-19, Karnataka Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said on Friday.
58 People, Including 50 SSB Jawans, Test COVID-19 +Ve in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
As many as 58 people, including 50 Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, a health bulletin said on Friday, reported PTI.
TN Congress MP Battling COVID-19, Condition 'Critical'
H Vasanthakumar, the Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, is battling COVID-19 and his condition is critical, PTI reported on Friday, citing a hospital statement.
Congress MP from Tamil Nadu Passes Away
H Vasanthakumar, the Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away on Friday. "We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of H Vasanthakumar. A staunch Congressman, true leader of the people and beloved MP," the Congress party tweeted.
Over 4 Lakh COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has crossed the four-lakh mark in terms of the total number of COVID-19 cases, having recorded more than 10,000 new infections on Friday.
1,808 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi
Delhi on Friday reported 1,808 new COVID-19 cases and 20 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,69,412 and the death toll to 4,389.
14,361 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 7.47 Lakh
Maharashtra on Friday reported 14,361 new COVID-19 cases and 331 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 7,47,995 and the death toll to 23,775.
Punjab CM to Go Into 7-Day Self-Quarantine
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has decided to go into seven-day self-quarantine, as per government protocol and on the advice of his doctors, after two MLAs who met him in the Vidhan Sabha tested positive for COVID-19, ANI reported on Friday, quoting the CM’s media advisor.
Seven Passengers Who Travelled from Delhi to NZ Test COVID +Ve
Seven passengers who travelled from Delhi to Auckland in New Zealand on an Air India flight tested positive for COVID-19 three days after their arrival, a senior government official was quoted by PTI as saying.