H Vasanthakumar, the Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away on Friday, 28 August. "We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of H Vasanthakumar. A staunch Congressman, true leader of the people and beloved MP," the Congress party tweeted.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has crossed the four-lakh mark in terms of the total number of COVID-19 cases, having recorded more than 10,000 new infections on Friday.
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has decided to go into seven-day self-quarantine, as per government protocol and on the advice of his doctors, after two MLAs who met him in the Vidhan Sabha tested positive for COVID-19, ANI reported on Friday, quoting the CM’s media advisor.
- Maharashtra on Friday reported 14,361 new COVID-19 cases and 331 fatalities, taking the tally to 7,47,995 and the death toll to 23,775
- Delhi reported 1,808 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,69,412
- The Haryana government on Friday said that shopping malls and shops, except those dealing with essential goods and services, will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday in urban areas
- Earlier on Friday, India reported 77,266 new COVID-19 cases in what is the biggest one-day spike, taking the tally in the country to 33,87,501
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Punjab CM to Go Into 7-Day Self-Quarantine
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has decided to go into seven-day self-quarantine, as per government protocol and on the advice of his doctors, after two MLAs who met him in the Vidhan Sabha tested positive for COVID-19, ANI reported on Friday, quoting the CM’s media advisor.
Seven Passengers Who Travelled from Delhi to NZ Test COVID +Ve
Seven passengers who travelled from Delhi to Auckland in New Zealand on an Air India flight tested positive for COVID-19 three days after their arrival, a senior government official was quoted by PTI as saying.
14,361 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 7.47 Lakh
Maharashtra on Friday reported 14,361 new COVID-19 cases and 331 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 7,47,995 and the death toll to 23,775.
1,808 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi
Delhi on Friday reported 1,808 new COVID-19 cases and 20 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,69,412 and the death toll to 4,389.