COVID-19: Lockdown in Bihar; Punjab Minister Tests Positive
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28,498 New COVID-19 Cases Take India’s Tally to 9.06 Lakh; 23,727 Deaths
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 28,498 to 9,06,752 on Tuesday, while the death toll increased by 553 to 23,727.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 3,11,565 active cases across the country, while 5,71,459 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
1,20,92,503 Samples Tested for COVID-19 Till Now: ICMR
As many as 1,20,92,503 samples have been tested for COVID-19 till 13 July, of which 2,86,247 samples were tested on Monday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday.
Recovery Rate Improves to 63.02%: Centre
The Centre on Tuesday said that the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has improved to 63.02 percent, with the recoveries/death ratio standing at 96.01:3.99.
Positivity, Death Rates Coming Down, But Shouldn't be Complacent: Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that while the positivity and death rates in the national capital are coming down, people should not get complacent.
"You never know, COVID-19 may surge again. The use of masks, sanitisers and washing of hands is very important. Increased testing and working in unison is to credit for the betterment in situation," he was quoted by ANI as saying.
TN CM Tests Negative for COVID-19 for Second Time
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami has tested negative for COVID-19 for the second time in nearly a month, the government said on Tuesday.
Lockdown in Bihar From 16-31 July
Lockdown will be imposed in Bihar from 16 to 31 July to curb the spread of COVID-19, ANI reported quoting Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi.
Week-Long Lockdown in Karnataka's Yadgir District
Karnataka’s Yadgir district Deputy Commissioner Kurma Rao M has ordered a lockdown for one week in the district, starting 15 July, ANI reported.
1,432 New Cases in Bihar
At least 1,432 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Bihar, taking the total number of cases to 18,853. So far, 12,364 patients have recovered in the state, ANI reported quoting Health Department.
Lockdown in Dakshina Kannada from 15-23 July
Lockdown to remain imposed in Dakshina Kannada district from 8 pm of 15 July to 5 am of 23 July in the wake of COVID-19, ANI reported quoting Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada.
MoS Jitendra Singh Self-Quarantines After Ravindra Raina Tests COVID Positive
MoS PMO Jitendra Singh has gone into self-quarantine after J&K BJP President Ravindra Raina tested positive for COVID-19, with whom he had come in contact, ANI reported.
BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav Goes into Self-Quarantine
BJP general secretary Ram Madhav goes into self-quarantine after party's Jammu and Kashmir unit president Ravinder Raina, who had accompanied him to residence of a slain party leader, tests COVID-19 positive, PTI reports.
4,526 New Cases in Tamil Nadu
At least 4,526 people tested positive for COVID-19 and 67 patients died in Tamil Nadu today, taking total cases to 1,47,324 including 97,310 recoveries and 2,099 deaths, ANI reported quoting the State Health Department.
2,496 New Cases in Karnataka
Karnataka reported 2,496 new COVID-19 cases and 87 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 25,839 and death toll to 842. Bengaluru reported highest 1,267 cases today, followed by Mysuru at 125 cases, the State Health Department notified.
340 New Cases in Punjab
Punjab recorded 340 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 8,511 and death toll to 5,663 recoveries and 213 deaths.
1,606 New Cases in Delhi
At least 1,606 COVID-19 positive cases, 1,924 recovered/discharged/migrated and 35 deaths reported in Delhi today. The total number of positive cases in the national capital rose to 1,15,346 including 93,236 recovered/discharged/migrated and 3,446 deaths.
699 New Cases in Haryana
At least 699 COVID-19 cases and four deaths reported in Haryana today. The number of active cases and the death toll stands at 5,226 and 312 respectively.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs to Be Held Tomorrow
Meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs will be held on Wednesday over COVID-19 management, ANI reported.
6,741 New Cases in Maharashtra
At least 6,741 new COVID-19 positive cases, 4500 cases of discharge and 213 deaths reported in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2,67,665 including 1,49,007 recovered cases, 10,695 deaths and 1,07,665 active cases.
915 New Cases in Gujarat
Gujarat reported 915 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking state's tally to 43,723 including 30,555 discharges and 2,071 deaths.
Andhra CM to Give Rs 15,000 for Lat Rites of COVID-19 Victims
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to provide Rs 15,000 for last rites of those dying due to COVID-19, his office notified.
Punjab Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa Tests Positive for COVID-19
Punjab Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa tested positive for COVID-19.
“Wishing my Cabinet colleague Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa Ji a speedy recovery. He has tested positive for COVID-19 today. Looking forward to having you rejoin us soon again,” Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Lockdown in West Bengal's Containment Zones Extended
Lockdown imposed in containment zones of West Bengal extended till 19 July 2020, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, ANI reported.
Lockdown will be imposed in Bihar from 16 to 31 July to curb the spread of COVID-19, ANI reported quoting Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi.
Meanwhile, Punjab minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa tested positive for COVID-19.
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 28,498 to 9,06,752 on Tuesday, 14 July, while the death toll increased by 553 to 23,727.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 3,11,565 active cases across the country, while 5,71,459 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
- The Centre on Tuesday said that the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has improved to 63.02 percent
- Delhi, on Monday, reported 1,246 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to 1,13,740
- Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu recorded 6,497 and 4,328 cases respectively on Monday
- Bengaluru will be observing a total lockdown from 8 pm on 14 July to 5 am on 22 July
- Globally, over 13 million people have been infected by COVID-19 so far, with the death toll crossing 5,72,000
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