COVID-19: Satyendar Jain’s Health Improves; Total Cases Cross 4 L
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India’s total coronavirus cases crossed four lakhs on Sunday, 21 June, with 15,413 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. The total number of active cases in the country stands at 1,69,451 and death toll at 13,254.
Speaking on the occasion of International Yoga Day, PM Modi on Sunday, said that “due to the corona pandemic, the world today is understanding the importance of yoga even more than it did before”, adding that yoga bolsters immunity which will help in the fight against the disease.
The health condition of Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has improved after being administered plasma therapy, the Office of Delhi Health Minister announced on Sunday.
- Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Omprakash Saklecha has tested positive for COVID-19, just hours after he cast his vote for the Rajya Sabha polls
- The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has approved the recommendations of the Expert Committee to fix the rates of beds for COVID-19 patients, LG Anil Baijal said on Saturday
- There have been over 8.6 million coronavirus cases reported globally, with India being the fourth worst-affected country
- PM Modi launched the ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana’ – a Rs 50,000 crore mega job scheme for migrant workers, who have returned to their home states
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Hours After Rajya Sabha Elections, MP BJP MLA Tests COVID-19 Positive
Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Omprakash Saklecha has tested positive for COVID-19, just hours after he cast his vote for the Rajya Sabha polls held on Friday, reports said.
The MLA had given his sample on Friday afternoon, reported NDTV, with his positive report, along with that of his wife, coming out later in the day.
On Saturday, five other BJP MLAs, who were in touch with Saklecha, also got themselves tested in Bhopal, reported The Indian Express.
'Yoga Will Help Fight Pandemic': PM Modi On International Yoga Day
Speaking on the occasion of International Yoga Day, PM Modi on Sunday, 21 June said that “due to the corona pandemic, the world today is understanding the importance of yoga even more than it did before”, adding that yoga bolsters immunity which will help in the fight against the disease.
He also stated that yoga exercises like the pranayam help strengthen the respiratory system which is most affected by the virus.
"Yoga will help us fight the coronavirus. It gives us the confidence to face troubles and win over them", he added.
Tally of COVID-19 Cases in India Crosses Four Lakh
India’s total coronavirus cases crossed four lakhs on Sunday, 21 June, with 15,413 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. The total number of active cases in the country stands at 1,69,451.
The total number of fatalities stands at 13,254.
No Kanwar Yatra This Year Due To COVID-19 Threat, Says UP
Kanwar Yatra during the auspicious month of "Shravan" will remain suspended this year in view of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an official release issued on Saturday, according to PTI.
Highest Single-Day Spike of 823 Positive Cases in Pune
Highest single-day spike of 823 positive COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths reported in Pune on Sunday. The total number of positive cases and death toll has risen to 15,004 and 584 respectively, the Pune Health Department said.
154 New Cases Reported in Rajasthan
Rajasthan reports 154 new COVID-19 positive cases and four deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of positive cases and deaths to 1,4691 and 341 respectively, the State Health Department said.
Positive Cases to be Referred to COVID Care Centres for Assessment: Delhi Govt
Highest Single Day-Spike in Odisha
Highest single-day spike of 304 fresh cases in Odisha takes COVID-19 tally to 5,160; toll rises to 14 with two more deaths, the Odisha Health Department said on Sunday.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's Health Improves
The health condition of Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has improved after being administered plasma therapy. His fever has subsided and oxygen level has improved. Doctors say that he can be shifted to the general ward by Monday, ANI reports, quoting the Office of Delhi Health Minister.
279 Containment Zones in Bengaluru as of Saturday,
On Saturday, Bengaluru recorded 94 more COVID-19 patients, taking the total number of active patients in Bengaluru Urban to 621. While 1076 people have been discharged in Bengaluru from the time the pandemic started, 61 deaths too have been reported, The News Minute reported.
With cases rising, the containment zones in the city too have gone up. As of Saturday, there are 279 containment zones in the city, including 31 apartments in the city. If a person living in an apartment gets the infection, the BBMP normally marks the person is living in, one floor above and below as containment zones.
Amit Shah to Hold a Meeting Over COVID-19 With LG, AAP Govt
Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting over COVID-19 with Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and other senior officials on Sunday, reports ANI.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will also attend the meeting via video conferencing, as per the report.
'COVID-19 Growth Rate in Dharavi Reduced to 1.02% in June': Health Ministry
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Sunday said, "Being densely populated (2,27,136 persons/sq km), Dharavi had 491 cases in April with 12% growth rate and case doubling period of 18 days. Proactive measures adopted by BMC reduced COVID-19 growth rate to 4.3% in May 2020 & further to 1.02% in June," ANI reported.
Meeting Chaired by Amit Shah Over COVID-19 Underway
A meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, over COVID-19 situation, is underway at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Health Secretary Priti Sudan are also present at the meeting, ANI reports.
TN Reports Highest Single-Day Spike of 2,532 COVID-19 Cases
Tamil Nadu reports the highest single-day spike of 2,532 COVID-19 cases and 53 deaths in the last 24 hours, ANI reports citing the State Health Department.
The total number of cases in the state stands at 59,377. There are 25,863 active cases and the death toll is 757.
'24 Crore Population, Only 6,000 Active Cases': UP CM
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at 'UP Jansamvad' virtual rally says, "When we look at the number of COVID-19 cases & deaths, we find ourselves in a satisfactory situation. In a state of around 24 crore population, there are only 6,000 active cases of the disease," reports ANI.
Delhi Reports 3,000 New COVID-19 Cases
Delhi reports 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 59,746, ANI reports. The death toll rises to 2,175 after 63 deaths were reported on Sunday. The number of recoveries till date stands at 33,013.
Uttarakhand CM Held a Meeting Over the Organisation of 'Mahakumbh Mela 2021'
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, on Sunday, held a meeting with members of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad over the organisation of 'Mahakumbh Mela 2021', at his residence in Dehradun, ANI reported.
Chief Minister's Office said, "Considering the religious significance of Mahakumbh Mela 2021, the event will be held as scheduled. However, the final decision will be taken in February 2021, as per the situation & circumstances prevailing at that time."