With the highest single-day spike of 15,968 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in India in last 24 hours, total cases in India stand at 4,56,183 including 1,83,022 active cases, 2,58,685 cured/discharged/migrated patients and 14,476 deaths.
- The total number of samples tested up to 22 June is 71,37,716, the ICMR stated
- Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that India will not send any pilgrims to Haj this year
- The Tamil Nadu government has said that complete lockdown will be implemented in Madurai from 24 to 30 June
- The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is being held in Puri after the SC nod with certain restrictions
Maharashtra Records 3,214 New Cases
Maharashtra recorded 3,214 new COVID-19 positive cases, with 248 deaths (75 in last 48 hours and 173 in the previous period), reported ANI, quoting government briefing.
Delhi Records Over 3,900 Fresh Cases in 24 Hours
Delhi records biggest single-day spike of 3,947 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking tally to over 66,000 as death toll rises to 2,301, reported PTI, quoting authorities.
141 New COVID-19 Cases in Kerala
141 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala, tally 3,503, active cases 1,620; Death toll rises to 22 with another death, said Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
Delhi to Get 1,000-Bed COVID Hospital in 10 Days
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that Delhi will get a new 1,000-bed COVID hospital in 10 days, currently being built by DRDO and Tata Trust.