India on Sunday, 16 August, reported 63,490 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 25,89,682. Meanwhile, the death toll increased by 944 to 49,980.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 6,77,444 active cases across the country, while 18,62,258 patients have been discharged.
- Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan died of COVID-19-related complications on Sunday
- Delhi on Sunday reported 652 new COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,52,580 and the death toll to 4,196
- Maharashtra reported 11,111 new COVID-19 cases and 288 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 5,95,865 and the death toll to 20,037.
- No idol immersion will take place at public places, and large congregations and community celebrations will also not be allowed on Ganesh Chaturthi in Delhi this year
- Globally, over 21.4 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far, with the death toll being more than 7,71,000
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11,111 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 5.95 Lakh
Maharashtra on Sunday reported 11,111 new COVID-19 cases and 288 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 5,95,865 and the death toll to 20,037.
Karnataka Health Minister Discharged from Hospital After Recovering from COVID-19
Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu was discharged from the Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru on Sunday after recovering from COVID-19, reported ANI.
8,012 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh; 10,117 Recover
Andhra Pradesh on Sunday reported 8,012 new COVID-19 cases and 88 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 2,89,829 and the death toll to 2,650. As many as 10,117 patients also recovered in the state on Sunday.
652 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; 1,310 Discharged/Recovered
Delhi on Sunday reported 652 new COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,52,580 and the death toll to 4,196. Meanwhile, as many as 1,310 patients recovered or were discharged on Sunday.