India on Tuesday, 21 July, reported 37,148 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 11,55,191. The death toll increased by 587 to 28,084. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 4,02,529 active cases across the country, while 7,24,577 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
In a briefing on Tuesday, a Health Ministry official said that the number of COVID-19 deaths per million population in India continues to be among the lowest in the world, while pushing for aggressive testing to bring down the positivity rate.
Meanwhile, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has announced that there will be no lockdown in Bengaluru and other districts from Wednesday, adding that lockdown is not the solution to COVID-19.
Maharashtra reported 8,369 new COVID-19 cases and 246 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 3,27,031 and the death toll to 12,276.
- Delhi on Tuesday reported 1,349 fresh COVID-19 cases and 27 fatalities, taking the tally to 1,25,096 and the death toll to 3,690
Tamil Nadu reported 4,965 COVID-19 cases and 75 deaths, taking the tally to 1,80,643 and the death toll to 2,626.
- The COVID-19 case fatality rate in India has dropped to 2.43 percent, with effective clinical management leading to a decrease in the rate, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday
UP Govt Issues New Discharge Policy for Recovered Patients
The UP government has issued a new discharge policy for patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
Govt Bans Export of Medical Coveralls, Masks With Exceptions
The government has amended the export policy pertaining to PPEs/masks, with the export of medical coveralls of all categories (except surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-ray gowns), medical goggles, all masks other than non-medical/non-surgical masks, medical nitrile/NBR gloves and face shields, remaining banned.
8,369 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to 3.27 Lakh
Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 8,369 new COVID-19 cases and 246 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 3,27,031 and the death toll to 12,276.
1,349 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; Tally Rises to 1,25,096
Delhi on Tuesday reported 1,349 fresh COVID-19 cases and 27 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,25,096 and the death toll to 3,690.