BS Yediyurappa Recovers from COVID-19, Discharged from Hospital
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Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was on Monday, 10 August, discharged from Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru after he recovered from COVID-19, reported ANI, citing information from Chief Minister’s Office.
Meanwhile, former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday, tweeted saying he has tested positive for COVID-19. The 84-year-old asked those who came in contact with him in the past week to self-isolate and also get tested.
With a single-day spike of 62,064 cases, India’s total COVID-19 tally crossed 22 lakh with over 44,000 deaths on Monday, 10 August, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- India recorded a single-day spike of 62,064 COVID-19 cases and 1,007 deaths on Monday, 10 August, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Karnataka Health Minister, on Sunday, said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalised
- A record number of over 7 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in a single day, Health Ministry said on Sunday
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India Records Highest Single-Day COVID-19 Recoveries, Says Govt
Even as India crossed 21 lakh COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Sunday 9 August, said the country also recorded the highest number of recoveries in a single day. The total number of recovered cases touched another high of 14,80,884 as on Sunday.
India Records Over 62K Cases, 1K Deaths in Last 24 Hours
India recorded a single-day spike of 62,064 COVID-19 cases and 1,007 deaths on Monday, 10 August, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The total tally in the country rises to 22,15,075 including 6,34,945 active cases, 15,35,744 cured/discharged/migrated and 44,386 deaths, said the ministry.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee Says He’s Tested COVID-Positive
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday, 10 August, tweeted saying he has tested positive for COVID-19. The 84-year-old asked those who came in contact with him in the past week to self-isolate and also get tested.
UGC Questions Delhi, Maharashtra Govt Decisions to Cancel Final Year Exams Amid COVID-19
The University Grants Commission (UGC), in the Supreme Court, questioned the decisions of Delhi, Maharashtra government to cancel final year exams of state universities amid COVID-19 pandemic, reported PTI. UGC said it is against the rules.
Assam DGP Tests Positive for COVID-19
Assam Director General of Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta tests positive for COVID-19, reported PTI.
Rajnath Singh to Visit Army's Research and Referral Hospital to Check Up on Pranab Mukherjee
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Army's Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital to enquire about the health of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who is admitted here after testing positive for COVID-19, reported ANI.
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Discharged from Hospital: CMO
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was on Monday, 10 August, discharged from Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru after he recovered from COVID-19, informed Karnataka Chief Minister's Office (CMO), according to ANI.
The CM had tested positive for the disease on 2 August.
No Timeline for Reopening of Schools Decided Yet: Report
No timeline has been decided to open schools. The opening of schools will depend on the situation of COVID-19. So far only Union Territory of Chandigarh has expressed an intention to open schools, Government Sources reportedly informed ANI.
9 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Dharavi, Mumbai
9 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Dharavi area of Mumbai today, taking the total number of cases to 2626 including 79 active cases and 2289 discharges, reported ANI, citing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
4,267 new COVID-19 cases and 114 Deaths in Karnataka: State Health Department
114 deaths and 4,267 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka today till 5 pm, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,82,354. The total number of patients discharged is 99,126, reported ANI, citing the State Health Department.
1,056 new COVID-19 cases in Gujarat: State Health Department
With 1,056 new COVID-19 cases, Gujarat's tally rises to 72,120; death toll up by 20 to 2,674, reported PTI, citing the State Health Department.
707 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delhi
707 new COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi on Monday, 10 August. 20 deaths and 1070 are reported to have recovered, migrated or been discharged on Monday.
COVID-19 Cases in Tamil Nadu Cross 3 Lakh
Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu cross 3 lakh. Death toll in the state crosses 5000.
5914 COVID19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday, out of which 976 are from Chennai.
65,141 persons tested, 6037 patients discharged and 114 deaths also reported.
925 New COVID-19 Cases in Mumbai
Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,24,322 with addition of 925 new cases.46 deaths take the city’s toll to 6,842, reported PTI, citing the city’s civic body.