India’s COVID-19 Recoveries Cross 14.2 Lakh, Recovery Rate 68.32%
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India’s total COVID-19 recoveries cross 14.2 lakhs as recovery rate continues to improve, stands at 68.32%, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported on Saturday, 8 August. National case-fatality rate has further dipped to 2.04%, said the ministry, according to ANI.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary on Saturday, 8 August, said he has tested positive for COVID-19, according to PTI.
India’s COVID-19 case tally reached 20,88,612 with a single-day spike of 61,537 cases on Saturday, 8 August.
India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 20,88,612 including 6,19,088 active cases, 14,27,006 cured/discharged/migrated and 42,518 deaths , according to Ministry of Health Affairs.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 719,805 on Friday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
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India’s COVID-19 Case Tally Crossed 20 Lakh Mark on Friday
India’s COVID-19 case tally crossed 20 lakh-mark with highest single-day spike of 62,538 cases on Friday, 7 August.
The COVID-19 tally rose to 20,27,075 including 6,07,384 active cases, 13,78,106 cured/discharged/migrated & 41,585 deaths, according to Ministry of Health Affairs.
OCI Card Holders From the US, UK, Germany & France Can Visit India
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders from the US, UK, Germany and France, with whom India has signed ‘air bubble’ arrangements, will be allowed to visit the country, the Union Home Ministry announced on Friday, 7 August.
With Single Day Spike of 61,537 Cases India's COVID-19 Tally Reaches 20,88,612
India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 20,88,612 including 6,19,088 active cases, 14,27,006 cured/discharged/migrated and 42,518 deaths , according to Ministry of Health Affairs.
Union Minister Kailash Chaudhary Tests COVID-19 Positive
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary said he has tested positive for COVID-19, reported PTI
Abishek Bacchan Discharged from Hospital, Tests COVID-19 -ive
Actor Abhishek Bachchan tests negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital.
Centre Directs States to Focus All Efforts on Reducing COVID-19 Mortality
According to the PIB, Centre has directed the States to focus all efforts on reducing COVID-19 mortality. The Government has said that states “reporting high COVID deaths need optimal utilisation of resources to improve clinical management.”
The circular pointed out that the Case Fatality Rate presently stands at 2.04% and said, “Coordinated, graded and pro-active management of COVID-19 by the Union and State/UT governments has ensured the national Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is on the slide”. It further added:
Smaller Places of Worship Can Reopen: Tamil Nadu Govt
Tamil Nadu government has announced that smaller places of worship within the city corporation limits across Tamil Nadu can reopen for the public.
Small places of worship in rural areas were already permitted to reopen.
Temples, churches and mosques that earn an annual revenue of less than Rs 10,000, subject to approval of the respective district collectors can open from Monday.
5,883 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tamil Nadu
5,883 new COVID-19 positive cases and 118 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today, reported ANI. According to the State Health Department, total number of cases now at 2,90,907 including 53,481 active cases, 2,32,618 discharged cases and 4,808 deaths
India's Total Recoveries Cross 14.2 Lakh: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s total recoveries cross 14.2 lakhs as recovery rate continues to improve, stands at 68.32%, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported on Saturday, 8 August. National case-fatality rate has further dipped to 2.04%, said the ministry, according to ANI.
1404 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delhi
1404 COVID-19 case were reported in Delhi on Saturday, 8 August. 16 deaths were also reported, and the total number of those recovered, were discharged or migrated stands at 1130.
Total number of active cases in Delhi stand at 10667.
671 People Arrested for Violation of COVID-19 Safety Restrictions: Kolkata Police
671 people have been arrested for deliberate violation of the COVID-19 safety restrictions since morning till 18:00 hours on Friday, 7 August, informed Kolkata Police. A total of 32 vehicles have been seized in the same period, reported ANI.
West Bengal Govt to Upload Health Report of COVID-19 Patients on Hospital Websites
West Bengal government has decided to upload health parameters of COVID-19 patients under treatment in state-run, private hospitals on health department's website, so that family members are able to know their condition, a senior official informed PTI.