India Has Conducted More than 2 Crore COVID-19 Tests: Government
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WHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus reportedly shared on Monday, 3 August that the COVID-19 cases globally have increased more than five-fold in the last three months. He also said that while there is hope for multiple effective vaccines, there doesn’t seem to be any silver bullet.
India on Monday, 3 August, reported 52,972 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 18,03,696. The death toll increased by 771 to 38,135. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 5,79,357 active cases across the country, while 11,86,203 patients have been discharged.
- Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union minister P Chidambaram, said on Twitter on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa announced on Sunday that they had tested positive for coronavirus
- The Drugs Control General of India has approved the Phase II and III trials of the Oxford University vaccine by the Serum Institute in Pune
- The global coronavirus tally has surpassed the 18-million mark, with over 6,88,000 deaths recorded so far
Delhi CM Gives Rs 1 Crore to "Corona Warrior" Dr Joginder Chaudhary's Family
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, 3 August, met the family of COVID-19 warrior Late Dr Joginder Chaudhary and handed him a cheque of Rs 1 crore as financial assistance.
West Bengal Government Changes Lockdown Dates
West Bengal government has changed the lockdown dates, reported ANI. Statewide complete lockdown shall now be observed on the following days: Wednesday, 5th August; Saturday, 8th August; Thursday, 20 August; Friday, 21 August; Thursday, 27 August; Friday, 28 August and Monday, 31 August.
Punjab Reports 677 New Cases of COVID-19
Punjab reported 677 Coronavirus cases and 19 deaths in the last 24 hours, State Health Department reported on Monday, 3 August, according to ANI. This takes total cases to 18,527 including 11,882 discharges and 442 deaths,
5,609 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tamil Nadu
5,609 Covid-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday, 3 August. Out of these 1021 cases were from Chennai
56,278 persons tested, 5,800 patients discharged, 109 deaths reported on Monday.
Total tally in the state: 2,63,222 cases, 2,02,283 discharged and 4241 deaths
433 Active COVID-19 Cases in Chandigarh: Administration
Number of active cases of COVID-19 reached 433 in Chandigarh on Monday, according to the administration. The death toll stands at 19, reported ANI.
509 COVID-19 Cases Reported in 24 Hrs in Jammu and Kashmir
590 COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, said the Jammu and Kahsmir Administration on Monday, 3 August. With this, total cases have risen to 22,006 including 14,032 recoveries and 407 deaths, reported ANI.
207 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand State Health Department reported 207 new Coronavirus cases on Monday, 3 August, according to ANI. This takes the total case tally to 7,800 out of which 3,134 cases are active.
805 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi: Delhi Govt
Delhi Government reported 805 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, 3 August, according to ANI. 937 cases were also reported to have recovered, migrated or been discharged on Monday. 17 deaths took place, as well.
Total cases in Delhi have reportedly risen to 1,38,482 including 1,24,254 recovered/discharged/migrated cases and 4021 deaths.
Government of Delhi, according to ANI, also said that 3904 RTPCR/CBNAAT/TrueNat tests and 6229 Rapid antigen tests were conducted on Monday, and a total of 10,73,802 tests have been conducted so far.
1,081 Active COVID-19 Cases in Himachal Pradesh
Number of active cases of COVID-19 reaches 1,081 in Himachal Pradesh, said the State Health Department, according to ANI.
Essential Immunisation Services Ensured by eVIN: Govt
In a press release, dated Monday, 3 August the Government said that that the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has been instrumental in providing essential immunisation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further, the press release stated that eVIN has reached 32 states and union territories (UTs) and will soon be rolled out in the raining states and Its of Andaman and Nicobar islands, Chandigarh, Ladakh and Sikkim.
Further, the circular said “this strong platform has the potential to be leveraged for any new vaccine including COVID-19 vaccine, as and when available.”
India Conducts More than 2 Crore COVID-19 Tests: Govt
In a press release, the Government of India has shared that India has conducted more than 2 crore COVID-19 tests, taking the test per million tally to 14,640.
Further, the press release stated that 24 States/Union Territories, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Goa “have better tests per million than national average.”
West Bengal BJP Chief Appeals to TMC Govt to Remove Total Lockdown on 5 August
West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh has appealed to TMC govt to withdraw total lockdown on 5 August, reported PTI. That is the day scheduled for 'bhoomi pujan' at Ayodhya for Ram temple.
Hope for Multiple Vaccines, But No Silver Bullet: WHO Director-General
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly shared that cases globally have increased more than five fold, and the number of deaths has increased more than three times.
Dr Ghebreyesus, pointed out that a number of vaccines are now in phase-3 of clinical trials and there’s hope for a number of effective vaccines. However, Dr Ghebreyesus also said that “there’s no silver bullet at the moment, and there might never be.”
Main Focus is COVID-19, Only those Invited Should Attend Ayodhya Event: Yogi Adityanath
Speaking about the Bhoomi Pujan event, slated for 5 August in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath said that their “main focus is on COVID-19”. According to ANI, he also stated that only those who are invited should attend the event, the PM will be representing all the devotees.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tests Positive Again, Will Continue to Stay Hospitalised
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will reportedly continue to stay hospitalised, after testing COVID-19 positive again. The test was conducted on the 9 days after he was first declared positive, reported PTI.
2,300 People Who Tested COVID-19 Positive Gave False Info: UP Official
Around 2,300 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in Lucknow have given false information pertaining to their names, mobile numbers and addresses, a UP health official said on Monday, reported PTI.
Health Ministry Issues Guidelines for Functioning of Gyms and Yoga Institutes
The Health Ministry has issued guidelines for the functioning of gyms and yoga institutes, which have been allowed to open from 5 August, under the Centre's 'Unlock 3.0' plan.
Ravi Shankar Prasad Goes Into Self-Isolation After Meeting Amit Shah
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has gone into self-isolation as he met Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday evening, his office said on Monday, adding that his health is fine, reported PTI.
DGCI Approves Phase II, III Trials of Oxford Vaccine by Serum Institute
The Drugs Control General of India (DGCI) has approved the Phase II and III trials of the Oxford University vaccine by the Serum Institute in Pune, the Health Ministry said on Monday.
The Ministry also said that India's case fatality rate (CFP) has further dropped to 2.11 percent.
1,384 New COVID-19 Cases in Odisha; Tally Rises to 36,297
Odisha has reported 1,384 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally in the state to 36,297.
Congress' Karti Chidambaram Tests COVID-19 Positive
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union minister P Chidambaram, said on Twitter on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
"My symptoms are mild and as per medical advice I am under home quarantine. I would urge all those who have recently been in contact with me to follow medical protocol," he said.
Over 2 Crore Tests Conducted in India Till Now: ICMR
The number of COVID-19 tests in India has crossed the 2-crore mark, with 2,02,02,858 tests conducted till 2 August. Out of these, 3,81,027 tests were conducted on Sunday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.
India’s COVID-19 Tally Over 18 Lakh With 52,972 New Cases, 771 Deaths
India on Monday reported 52,972 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 18,03,696. The death toll increased by 771 to 38,135.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 5,79,357 active cases across the country, while 11,86,203 patients have been discharged.
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