India on Wednesday, 14 July, reported 38,792 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,09,46,074.
The death toll increased by 624 to 4,11,408. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 4,29,946 active cases across the country, while 3,01,04,720 patients have been discharged so far, with 41,000 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, West Bengal on Wednesday extended the COVID-19-related restrictions till 30 July, with several relaxations in effect.
More than 38,76 crore vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January
PM Narendra Modi will be interacting with the CMs of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala on 16 July to discuss the COVID-19 situation
Delhi reported 77 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.10 percent, and one death on Wednesday
West Bengal Extends COVID Restrictions Till 30 July, Several Relaxations in Effect
West Bengal on Wednesday extended the COVID-19-related restrictions till 30 July, with several relaxations in effect.
Metro rail is allowed to operate five days a week with 50 percent capacity, and would be suspended on weekends, while shops and markets can remain open as per usual operational hours, ANI reported.
The number of people allowed at weddings and funerals has been capped at 50 and 20, respectively.
77 New COVID Cases in Delhi, Positivity Rate 0.10%
Delhi reported 77 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.10 percent, and one death on Wednesday.
Indonesia Surpasses India's Daily COVID Numbers
Indonesia has surpassed India's daily COVID-19 case numbers, marking a new Asian virus epicenter as the spread of the highly-contagious delta variant drives up infections in Southeast Asia's largest economy, reported Bloomberg.
The country has seen its daily case count cross 40,000 for two straight days -- including a record high of 47,899 on Tuesday -- up from less than 10,000 a month ago.
Spike of 38,792 COVID-19 Cases in India
India on Wednesday, 14 July, reported 38,792 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,09,46,074.
The death toll increased by 624 to 4,11,408. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 4,29,946 active cases across the country, while 3,01,04,720 patients have been discharged, with 41,000 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours.
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