26,506 New COVID Cases Take India’s Tally to 7.93 L; Biggest Spike
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The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 26,506 to 7,93,802 on Friday, 10 July, in what is the biggest one-day spike. The death toll increased by 475 to 21,604.
According to the Union Health Ministry’s data, there are now 2,76,685 active cases in the country, while 4,95,512 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
Meanwhile, the United States has recorded 65,551 new coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period, a new record, with its tally being over 3.1 million, news agency AFP reported, citing the Johns Hopkins University data.
- Amid rising cases of coronavirus, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced lockdown from 10 pm on Friday to 5 am on 13 July
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US Records Record 65,551 New Coronavirus Cases in 24-Hour Period
The United States has recorded 65,551 new coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period, a new record, with its tally being over 3.1 million, news agency AFP reported on Friday, citing the Johns Hopkins University data.
26,506 New COVID-19 Cases Take India’s Tally to 7.93 Lakh; Biggest One-Day Spike
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 26,506 to 7,93,802 on Friday, in what is the biggest one-day spike. The death toll increased by 475 to 21,604.
According to the Union Health Ministry’s data, there are now 2,76,685 active cases in the country, while 4,95,512 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
755 New COVID-19 Cases in Odisha; Tally Rises to 11,956
As many as 755 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Odisha in the last 24 hours, taking the state's tally to 11,956, including 56 people who have died.
115 New COVID-19 Cases in Rajasthan; Tally Rises to 22,678
Rajasthan has reported 115 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths, taking the tally in the state to 22,678 and the death toll to 495.
'Recovery Rate Around 63%, No Community Transmission': Health Minister Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients currently stands at around 63 percent, with the mortality rate being just 2.72 percent.
"We are not concerned about the number of cases. We are ramping up testing so that maximum cases can be detected and treated... Around 2.7 lakh tests are being done daily. Despite being such a large country, we've not reached the community transmission stage of COVID-19. Though there are some small pockets where there could be slightly higher transmission locally," he was quoted by ANI as saying.
Yediyurappa to Work From Home After Staff Members at His Office Test Positive
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa on Friday said that he will work from home as a precautionary measure after some of the staff at his office-cum-residence tested positive for COVID-19, PTI reported.
Complete Lockdown from 13 July in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Parts of Rural Pune
Pune Divisional commissioner Deepak Mhaisekar announnced a complete lockdown in Pimpri-Chinchwad and parts of rural Pune from 13-23 July.
“Complete lockdown announced for Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and some parts of Rural Pune from 13 July to 23 July. Only shops related to essential services like dairy and medical stores and and hospitals will remain open,” he said, as quoted by ANI.
“22 villages have been identified in rural parts of Pune district where this lockdown will be implemented. Apart from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad area, containment zones these villages will be added,” Naval Kishore Ram, Pune district collector was quoted by ANI as saying.
73 New Cases in BSF
At least 73 new COVID-19 positive cases in Border Security Force (BSF) were reported in the last 24 hours, ANI reported.
The total number of positive cases in BSF stands at 1659, including 927 recovered cases.
Chandigarh Reports 13 New Cases
Chandigarh reported 13 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 536 including 121 active cases and 7 deaths.
9 New Cases in Ladakh
At least 9 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ladakh.
“COVID-19 active cases in the Union Territory has gone up to 1064 of which 350 are in Leh district and 714 are in Kargil district,” Department of Information and Public relations Leh, Ladakh notified.
Tamil Nadu Reports 3,680 New Cases
Tamil Nadu reported 3,680 new COVID-19 positive cases and 64 deaths today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1,30,261 including 46,105 active, 82,324 discharges and 1,829 deaths, ANI reported quoting National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu.
68 New Cases in Tamil Nadu
Uttarakhand reported 68 new COVID-19 positive cases today, taking the total positive cases to 3,373 including 592 active, 2,706 recoveries and 46 deaths, ANI reported quoting State Health Department.
Lockdown in Thiruvananthapuram Extended for a Week
Lockdown in Thiruvananthapuram has been extended for a week, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced. Triple lockdown will be imposed in containment zones.
875 New Cases in Gujarat
875 positive cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. State tally rises to 40,155 including 28,183 cured/discharged and 2,024 deaths.
217 New Cases in Punjab
Punjab reported 217 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking total positive cases to 7,357 and death toll to 187. ANI reported quoting State Health Department.
1198 New cases in WB
At least 1,198 new COVID-19 positive cases, 26 deaths and 522 were discharged in West Bengal in the last 24 hours. The total tally stands at 27,109 including 880 deaths and 17,348 discharged, ANI reported quoting Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.
Lockdown in Kalyan-Dombivali Extended till 19 July
Lockdown extended till 19 July in Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation.Lockdown
2089 New Cases in Delhi
At least 2089 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Delhi today. The total number of positive cases in the national capital rose to 1,09,140 including 84,694 recovered/discharged/migrated and 3,300 deaths.
Highest Spike of 2,604 New Cases in Maharashtra'a Thane
Highest spike of 2,064 new COVID-19 cases was reported in Maharashtra's Thane district on Friday, taking the tally to 50,920 while death toll rises to 1,507 with 53 more deaths, PTI reports citing official.
1,354 New Cases in Mumbai
Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rises to 90,149 with 1,354 new cases coming to light, while death toll reaches 5,203 with 73 new fatalities, PTI reports citing Civic Body.