Biggest Spike of 45k Cases Takes India’s COVID Tally to Over 12 L
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The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 45,720 to 12,38,635 on Thursday, 23 July, in what is the biggest one-day spike.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 4,26,167 active cases across the country, while 7,82,606 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated. The death toll currently stands at 29,861
- Maharashtra on Thursday reported 9,895 new COVID-19 cases and 298 deaths, taking the tally in the state to over 3.47 lakh and the death toll to 12,854
- Delhi reported 1,041 new COVID-19 cases and 26 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,27,364 and the death toll to 3,745
- Tamil Nadu reported 6,472 new COVID-19 cases in what is the biggest one-day spike
- Starting from 2 pm on Thursday, Manipur went under complete lockdown for 14 days
- Lockdown will be imposed in Bhopal for 10 days from 8 pm on 24 July, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Wednesday
1,041 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; Tally Rises to Over 1.27 Lakh
Delhi on Thursday reported 1,041 new COVID-19 cases and 26 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,27,364 and the death toll to 3,745.
9,895 New Cases Take Maharashtra's COVID-19 Tally to 3.47 Lakh
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 9,895 new COVID-19 cases and 298 deaths, taking the tally in the state to over 3.47 lakh and the death toll to 12,854.
7,998 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh on Thursday reported 7,998 new COVID-19 cases and 61 deaths, taking the tally in the state to 72,711 and the death toll to 884.
6,472 New COVID-19 Cases in Tamil Nadu in Biggest 1-Day Spike
Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 6,472 new COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths, taking the tally in the state to 1,92,964 and the death toll to 3,232. This was the biggest one-day spike in the state in terms of the number of cases.
4,615 'Shramik' Trains Operated Since 1 May, 63 Lakh People Transported
As many as 4,615 ‘shramik’ special trains have been operated since 1 May, the last one being on 9 July, with over 63 lakh people sent home, the Railways said on Thursday.
Kohima Municipal Area to Be Under Total Lockdown from 25 to 31 July
The Kohima municipal area will be under total lockdown from 25 to 31 July, as promulgated by the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Task Force, the Kohima Police said on Thursday.
2,529 New COVID-19 Cases in UP
Uttar Pradesh has reported 2,529 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with the overall death toll in the state standing at 1,298.
339 New Cases in Rajasthan
Rajasthan reported 339 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 32,673 including 588 deaths.
Cases in Jharkhand Rise To 6,761
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Jharkhand stand at 6,761 including 3,648 active cases, 3048 recoveries and 65 deaths, ANI reported via State Health Department.
Spike of Over 45K Cases Takes India’s COVID Tally Over 12 Lakh
The number of COVID-19 cases in India on Thursday, 23 July crossed the 12 lakh mark with the highest ever spike of 45,720 cases.
The total number of cases now stand at 12,38,635 including 4,26,167 active cases, 7,82,607 cured/discharged/migrated and 29,861 deaths.
Tamil Nadu Starts Plasma Banks
Tamil Nadu started plasma banks for the treatment of COVID-19.
“Like Delhi, we have also started a plasma bank on Chief Minister's orders. More than 1.25 lakh people have recovered in the state, they can be of great help to the infected people,” J Radhakrishnan, Tamil Nadu Principal Health Secretary, was quoted by ANI as saying.
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